Discover Harreberg

Harreberg is a destination for anyone interested in its landscape, hiking and local history. Panoramic views over the Zorn Valley, a circular route between Harreberg and Dabo, and the history of glassmaking give the village its distinctive character. These themes can help you set priorities when planning your trip: Would you mainly like to enjoy the scenery, plan a longer hike, or learn about Harreberg’s history?

The landscape around Harreberg

The panoramic views over the Zorn Valley give Harreberg a distinctive landscape profile. Across the region, deep valleys and picturesque cliffs of pink rock define the Vosges Mosellanes. Harreberg is one of the municipalities located on the edge of or in the heart of the Vosges Mosellanes mountain range. There are two scenic spots near Harreberg: Geisterfelsen is a rocky escarpment of pink Vosges sandstone; Rocher des Corbeaux offers a fine view over the Enten Valley. Geisterfelsen is known for its striking rock face, while Rocher des Corbeaux offers a view of the valley; both add different perspectives to the panorama over the Zorn Valley.

The circular route between Harreberg and Dabo

The Circuit sur les versants de la rivière Zorn is a 16.5-kilometre circular route between Harreberg and Dabo; it takes about six hours. As a hiking route, it features cultural, nature-oriented and family-friendly highlights. The 16.5 kilometres describe the route’s length; the figure of about six hours is only an approximate indication of how long it takes. Together, these two measurements help you fit the tour into your travel plans. Check the route conditions before setting out.

Glassmaking history and older traces

On 9 November 1723, Charles Reinhardt, Count of Linange-Dabo, granted glassmakers Gaspard GERARD and Samuel MOSER from Troisfontaines permission to build a glassworks in Harreberg. From 1723 onwards, glassblowing families came to Harreberg. These two aspects distinguish the planned construction project from the arrival of the people who worked in glassblowing; together, they give the local history of glassmaking a specific historical context. The permission is dated 9 November, while the families’ arrival is placed from 1723 onwards. Thus, a specific event and a broader historical development sit side by side.

A different period is represented by the Gallo-Roman remains in Harreberg, including fragments of steles. They add a distinct archaeological dimension to the history of glassmaking and show that local history here is not limited to the year 1723.

A visit to the Distillerie de la Quintessence

The Distillerie de la Quintessence in Harreberg is a destination in its own right. Founded in 2012, it sells spirits directly from the distillery. It also offers free tours with product tastings. Direct sales and a tour with tasting are two different reasons to visit: one is about buying spirits, the other about enjoying a free visit and sampling products. Since the range of products may change, check ahead if you are looking for particular spirits. Reservations are required for group visits; check the visiting arrangements in advance for these too.

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