Château du Bernstein

This granite castle is one of the oldest in Alsace, with its first recorded mention dating back to the early 11th century.
The upper castle features an 18-meter-high keep, a hexagonal-shaped main residence featuring arrowslits and semicircular windows, and a square tower that once housed the castle chapel.%A0
Access on foot: 1 hour 45 minutes round trip; from the Saint-Sébastien Chapel, follow the trail marked with a blue disc.
Warning: Vehicle access to the Schuhwaldplatz parking lot is prohibited until August 31, 2026, due to fire hazards! Access by car: Leave Dambach-la-Ville via the D35 heading north; at Blienschwiller, turn left toward Villé (D203). Before reaching the top of the hill, take the path on the left (GR5) and continue to the Schuhwaldplatz parking lot. From there, it’s a 20-minute walk: follow the red rectangle (GR5). After 100 meters, at a place called “Kaesmarkt,” continue straight ahead; the trail splits—take the left fork.

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