Rasthaus Im Hegau
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
N 47° 51.619 E 008° 47.188
32T E 484028 N 5300797
A highway rest area along the south bound A81 motorway providing travelers from Northern Europe their first glimpse of the Alps.
Waymark Code: WMPM8
Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Date Posted: 09/05/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member jdwms_1950
Views: 67

Travelers on their way south can, in sunny, clear, weather, get their first glimpse of the Swiss Alps from this rest area in the southwestern corner of Germany. A panoramic table indicates the higher peaks in the Alps. The most prominent peak is Säntis near Apenzell, Switzerland.

The rest area features a gas station, restaurant and roadside chapel.
Describe - Highway or Road number: A81 Motorway

Closest town or city: Engen

Number of parking spots available: 82

Name if a website describes this location.: [Web Link]

Winter View: yes

Summer View: yes

Year around access ?: yes

Comfort station on site: yes

Is a photo of an "Information Sign"included?: Yes

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