Wildenstein (French pronunciation: [vildənʃtain] ⓘ) is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.
Geography
Wildenstein is the highest village in the Thur Valley. The houses cluster along the main street, nestled between the steep slopes of the Altenberg to the west (1,197 m) and the Batteriekopf to the east (1,311 m). A section of the Route des Crêtes encroaches on the municipal territory without direct access from the center.
Population
| Year | Pop. | ±% p.a. |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 241 | — |
| 1975 | 168 | −5.02% |
| 1982 | 205 | +2.88% |
| 1990 | 189 | −1.01% |
| 1999 | 211 | +1.23% |
| 2007 | 197 | −0.85% |
| 2012 | 192 | −0.51% |
| 2017 | 180 | −1.28% |
| 2023 | 155 | −2.46% |
| Source: INSEE[3] | ||
See also
References
- ^ “Répertoire national des élus: les maires” (in French). data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022.
- ^ “Populations de référence 2023” (in French). National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies. 18 December 2025.
- ^ Population municipale entre 1968 et 2023, INSEE
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