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Castle Castle · Alsace · 437 m

Château du Haut-Barr

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5 minutes by car or 1 hour and a half on foot from the town centre, the Château du Haut-Barr, nicknamed "The Eye of Alsace", is built on three rocks at an altitude of 470 metres
Medieval castle in ruins from the 12th century, it occupies a strategic position between the Lorraine plateau and the plain of Alsace.
The present castle was built in 1583 by Jean de Manderscheid The Devil's Bridge footbridge, accessible by stairs, connects two rocks Famous by its legend, its crossing is particularly impressive
Enjoy the superb view and try to catch a glimpse of the spire of Strasbourg Cathedral!

Discover the castle on foot from Saverne with the Haut-Barr hike!

Coordinates

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48.725050, 7.338760
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48°43'30.2"N 7°20'19.5"E
UTM
32U 377827 5398222
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Château du Haut-Barr


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