This ruined medieval castle, located a few hundred meters from Haut-Koenigsbourg, is forbidden to visit (presence of fences) but the shield wall and the facades of its dwelling are visible from its surroundings and offer a beautiful example of castral architecture.
This ruined medieval castle, located a few hundred meters from Haut-Koenigsbourg, is forbidden to visit (presence of fences) but the shield wall and the facades of its dwelling are visible from its surroundings and offer a beautiful example of castral architecture.
Opening times
open today
Coordinates
DD
48.249128, 7.345615
DMS
48°14'56.9"N 7°20'44.2"E
UTM
32U 377187 5345313
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