The landscapes of the Bruche Valley

The Bruche Valley, carved out by the Bruche itself, reaches the
height of 1099 m at the granite summit of the Champ du Feu to the
east and, to the west, a height of 1009 m at the sandstone summit
of the Donon. From Saâles to Urmatt this region of mid-range
mountains burgeons with biotopes and exceptional natural sites.
With its water of outstanding quality, the healthy Bruche River
and its tributaries make their way through softwood forests, peat
bogs, grasslands and the valley floor. The Bruche, a category 1 river,
is home to many animal and plant species, including the Rainbow
Trout. The surrounding area, from the stubble fields of the Champs
du Feu to the beautiful forest atop the Donon, is registered as a
Natura 2000 area for its high-quality spaces and biotopes. Some
remarkable natural monuments round out the picture, including
the “Rocher de Mutzig” or the Stone Door of Lutzelhouse - fascinating monoliths of pink sandstone in the heart of the forest, or
again the Climont, the Donon, the Voyemont, the Serva and the
Nideck Waterfalls.