Haegen · 67
Castles and fortifications
Grand Geroldseck Castle
The ruined medieval castles of Grand and Petit Geroldseck, dating back to the 12th century, can be visited from Château du Haut-Barr via a hiking trail.
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Saverne · 67
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Greifenstein Castle
Perched facing Haut-Barr and the two Geroldseck castles, Greifenstein Castle, mentioned as early as 1156, was shared among several lords before falling into ruin after the Thirty Years' War. Its 12th-century Romanesque keep and medieval remains make it a listed historic site.
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Grünstein Castle
The castle's lower courtyard, built in the 15th century, is surrounded by water-filled moats. Its main rectangular building combines several architectural styles. An old medieval castle may have existed nearby, visible only from the outside.
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Hangenbieten Castle
In 1900, Philippe Bernhard built the current castle on the site of an 1830 villa, which he demolished. This private manor, made of ashlar stone and covered with slate, still stands today.
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Haut Ribeaupierre Castle (or Altenkastel)
Perched at 645 m near Ribeauvillé, Haut-Ribeaupierre, formerly Altenkastel, is a 12th-century medieval castle built to secure Saint-Ulrich castle. Abandoned in the 16th century, it now offers renovated ruins visible from a hiking trail.
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Haut-Andlau Castle
Overlooking the Kirneck and Andlau valleys, this 14th-century fortress with two imposing towers can be visited by reservation through the local association. Pedestrian access from Barr after 5 km by road.
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Hugstein Castle
Hugstein Castle, the only medieval military relic of this size in the Guebwiller district, was built in 1227 by Abbot Hugo of Murbach. This ruined fortress, perched on a rocky knoll, once watched over the town of Guebwiller.
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Ingwiller
Ingwiller, a Vosges town founded in 1345, owes its origin to its strategic position between the Northern Vosges and an agricultural plain. It was long a rural and artisanal center before becoming a trading town.
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Ittenwiller Castle
At the Ittenwiller site near Saint-Pierre, remains of a Roman potters' workshop and a 12th-century priory have been found. The estate, surrounded by moats and fortifications, houses a private castle still lived in by the Andlau family.
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Kagenfels Castle
Built around 1262 by Albrecht Kagen, this medieval castle was destroyed four times in the 14th and 15th centuries before being rebuilt around 1430. Expanded around 1507, it was abandoned at the end of the 16th century and rediscovered through excavations and restorations since 2002.
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Landsberg Castle
This medieval castle, built between 1197 and 1200 by Conrad de Landsberg, served as a refuge for nearby abbeys. Its Romanesque windows and elegant chapel contrast with its destruction by the Swedes in 1632. Accessible on foot from Heiligenstein or Barr, or by car with a 20-minute walk.
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Landskron Castle
Perched at 340 meters near the Swiss border, Landskron Castle overlooks France, Germany, and Switzerland. This historic site, marked by centuries of conflict and change, offers exceptional views and a journey back in time.
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Niedernai Castle for Groups
Niedernai Castle, near Obernai and Mont Sainte-Odile, is a rare Alsatian lowland castle with only its 11th-century keep remaining. Visits, tastings, and meals are offered by reservation for groups.
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Ochsenstein Castle
Ochsenstein Castle, perched at 585 meters in the Saverne forest, is a group of three medieval sandstone castles. Only the Grand Ochsenstein is accessible, but the remains of the castle chapel are still visible.
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Petit Geroldseck Castle
Geroldseck Castle, likely built in the 13th century by the lords of Geroldseck, was a fief of the bishopric of Metz. Abandoned by the 15th century, only traces of its existence remain since 1235.
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Petit-Arnsbourg Castle
Perched since the 14th century, this medieval castle, once a bandit knight's fief and later owned by noble families, was dismantled after the Thirty Years' War. Its ruins, including rock-cut stairs and towers, can be visited after a 30-minute walk from the village.
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Reinhardsmunster
Reinhardsmunster, south of Saverne, is an ideal destination for hikers with ruins of three old castles, including the Ochsenstein Castles, and religious monuments like a listed church and a medieval chapel featuring varied styles.
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Restaurant Caveau des Douceurs
This restaurant, nestled in the medieval town at the foot of Château St-Léon IX, offers traditional French cuisine in a warm and cozy setting.
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Ribeauvillé
Ribeauvillé, an Alsatian medieval town between vineyards and mountains, is named after the Ribeaupierre family. It features three ruined castles accessible by hiking, medieval walls, the Butchers' Tower, and a flower-lined Grand’rue with Renaissance buildings.
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Ruins of Grand Ringelstein Castle
Perched at 644 m near Oberhaslach, the Grand Ringelstein Castle, a historic monument, offers views of two sandstone rocks. Accessible by hiking trail, its 13th-century ruins reflect a turbulent medieval past.
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Ruins of the Château du Petit-Ringelstein
This small medieval castle, classified since 1898 and surrounded by a 61 m by 21 m dry stone enclosure, stands on a summit near a 13th-century stone quarry. Accessible by a hiking trail offered by the Molsheim-Mutzig Tourist Office.
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Ruins of the Nideck Castles
Nideck Castle, a medieval ruin in Oberhaslach near Strasbourg, is linked to a legend of giants. Comprising two distinct castles, it overlooks the Hasel valley from a ridge 534 meters high.
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Spesbourg Castle
This medieval castle, built in 1247 to watch over the valley and nearby abbey, features a 24 m square keep and 14th-century polychrome frescoes. Accessible after a 20-minute walk from the Hungerplatz Forest House parking lot.
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The Ramparts
The ramparts, built in the 13th century, were modernized between 1746 and 1748 by Marshal de Cormontaigne to adapt to the new military strategies of the time.
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