Hohrod

Hohrod is a commune of 314 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Haut-Rhin in the Alsace region. It belongs to the district of Colmar, in the canton of Munster and is a member of Association of Communes Vallée de Munster DERS.

Geography

The Vosges community Hohrod is located on the mountain pass that leads from Fechttal over the Collet du Linge and the Col du Wettstein in the Weisstal.

The municipality is part of the Regional Natural Park of Ballons des Vosges. In the northeast, the main road passes the Hohrodberg. The nearest neighboring village of Hohrod is Weier in the southwest.

History

In the 13th century Hoenrod is mentioned for the first time. The name is probably derived from clearing the forest, the village has been exercised in a higher position of the valley. A corresponding document dates from 1847; then the Alsace was still predominantly German.

During the First World War Hohrod was the scene of heavy fighting. The municipality's territory, therefore is also a German military cemetery.

Demographics

Economy

In Hohrod tourism plays an important role.