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The Bastberg (French: Mont Saint-Sébastien, Alsatian: Bàschtbärri), also called Petit-Bastberg, is a summit located near the Northern Vosges Regional Nature Park, in the commune of Bouxwiller. It culminates at 326 meters.[1] The ecosystem is fragile due to human and natural intrusions, and has been the subject of conservation measures since 1989.

Bastberg
Summit of the hill
Highest point
Elevation	326 m (1,070 ft)
Coordinates	48°48′42″N 7°27′04″E
Naming
Native name	Mont Saint-Sébastien  (French) Bàschtbärri  (Alsatian)
Geography
Bastberg Location within France Show map of France Bastberg Bastberg (Grand Est) Show map of Grand Est
Country	France
Region	Grand Est
Department	Bas-Rhin
Parent range	Northern Vosges
Geology
Mountain type	Hill

Geography

Location and topography

The Bastberg hill culminates at an altitude of 326 metres (1,070 ft). Not far away, between the Bastberg and Bouxwiller, is the hill of Galgenberg (French: Mont de la Potence). Although this peak is only 321m high, its other name is Grand-Bastberg.[2]

Geology

The soil of the Bastberg is made up of limestone rocks.[3][4] Its structure is a syncline in synform.[5] The most recent layers are superimposed on the oldest. But by the folding of the structure and by erosion, the oldest geological layers outcrop at its summit.

Fauna and flora

The vegetation is sparse and the hill has remarkable flora and fauna. There are orchids such as Ophrys fuciflora and Lizard orchid and insects such as swallowtail butterfly and praying mantis.

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  Goethe's lime tree on the Bastberg
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  Ophyrs fuciflora (late spider orchid)
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  Swallowtail
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  Praying mantis

Activities

Environmental protection

Since 1 December 1989, part of the site has become a voluntary protected nature reserve covering 6.45 hectares.[6] It is managed by the Conservatoire d'espaces naturels Alsace (transl. Conservatory of Natural Areas of Alsace) and is subject to measures aimed at perpetuating this ecosystem. Dated March 16, 2012, this area has been classified as a regional nature reserve (transformation of the status of RNVA into RNR) by deliberations of the Regional Council of Alsace.[7]

The Bastberg site is classified by the DGAC and has been listed on aeronautical charts 8380-a-LF (aeromodelling). It is therefore known from military and civilian planes and helicopters: area 8020 currently.

Astronomical observation site

This hill has been the privileged place for astronomical observations for many years, mainly in the summer period (July - August), for the "Ciel d'Alsace" (transl. Sky of Alsace) and "Nuits des étoiles" (transl. Nights of the Stars) events.[8][9]

These demonstrations were made by the Némésis club of Saverne in partnership with other clubs (Artémis of Strasbourg, Astro Junior of Hœnheim) and associations, for many years before the year 2000; as with the 1999 solar eclipse which was almost completely unobserved, the sky covered with rain clouds.[10]

Since 2006, the Hanau Astronomie club has been organizing them.[11]

Legend

According to local traditions, the Bastberg was a sabbath place for the sorcerers of the region.[12]

References

На других языках

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[de] Bastberg

Der Bastberg ist ein 326 Meter hoher Berg in den Nordvogesen im Elsass, Département Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, in der Nähe von Bouxwiller (Bas-Rhin). Er hat zwei Gipfel: den „Petit Bastberg (Kleiner Bastberg)“ (326 m) und den „Grand Bastberg (Großer Bastberg)“ (321). Der „Petit Bastberg“ ist dicht bewaldet, der „Grand Bastberg“ ist unbewaldet und eine trockene Geröllwüste. Die seltsame Bezeichnung, der „Große Bastberg“ ist kleiner als der „Kleine Bastberg“, geht wohl auf den unterschiedlichen Eindruck der beiden aus der Ferne zurück.

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- [en] Bastberg Hill

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[fr] Bastberg

Le Bastberg (en français mont Saint-Sébastien), aussi appelé Petit-Bastberg, est un sommet situé non loin du parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord, sur la commune de Bouxwiller. Il culmine à 326 mètres[2]. Constitué de deux éléments, le Bastberg abrite une faune et une flore typique du fait de son origine géologique et de son orientation. L'écosystème est fragile du fait des intrusions humaines et naturelles, et fait l'objet de mesures de conservation depuis 1989.

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