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Les châteaux d'Ottrott

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Two magnificent ruins dominate the plain of Alsace above the commune of Ottrott. Two medieval castles, separated by a few dozen meters, as if facing each other: the Rathsamhausen and the Lutzelbourg.

Two magnificent ruins dominate the Alsace plain above the village of Ottrott.
Two medieval castles, separated by a few dozen meters, as if facing each other: Rathsamhausen and Lutzelbourg.
The former boasts a "donjon-palais" (keep-palace) unique in Alsace, whose extensive remains provide a good insight into the way of life of its inhabitants.

Location and access: On leaving Klingenthal in the direction of Mont Sainte-Odile, turn left direction "Eichwaeldel" and park in the parking lot at the entrance to the development.
Take the forest path which climbs for around 1 km (alternative start from the Tourist Office).

Site accessible only on Tuesday mornings (09h-12h) and Saturdays all day (worksite days).

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Coordinates

48.460525, 7.406798

DMS

48°27'37.9"N 7°24'24.5"E

UTM

32U 382217 5368713

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