THE RUINS OF THE ENGELBOURG'S CASTLE

THE RUINS OF THE ENGELBOURG'S CASTLE

©Vincent Schneider
© Jean-Paul Dumel
©Olivier Malbos
©Olivier Malbos
©Olivier Malbos
©OTTC
©Olivier Malbos
©G. Tachet
©Olivier Malbos
©Olivier Malbos

The ruins of the Engelbourg's castle - Thann

Engelbourg Castle was built in circa 1224 by Count Frederic II of Ferette to guard the entrance to Thur Valley. It was severely damaged a few centuries later during the Thirty Years' War and destroyed on the orders of Louis XIV in 1673, when its strategic role was no longer valid. The main tower broke into several sections.
The main part fell on its side looking towards the town of Thann, and this is what we call the Witch's Eye, as it seems to stare at the roofs in the village and off into the horizon.
Today, it can be reached by a steep stairway in about 20 minutes or by a walk through the vineyards in about 40 minutes. It is worth making the effort as you will have a magnificent panorama over the valley, the collegiate church and the town of Thann.

68800 Thann

TEL 03 89 37 96 20

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Description

Animals accepted: Yes

Length of visit/event: 2h

Size of group: Maxi : 1, Mini : 50

Equipements de loisirs à proximité: Sur le tracé du GR 5 (- de 2 km), Chemin des châteaux forts d'Alsace, Traversée VTT du massif des Vosges - TMV

Equipment required: Walking shoes

Type of site to visit: Castles in ruins

Prestations

Acrivité en :: outdoor

Package visits offered: Free visit, Guided tour for groups with reservation

Parking for vehicles: Free parking for cars, Free parking for camper vans, Coach parking

Opening days

Opening hours: Accessible year-round

A proximité (5 Km)

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