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Schlettstadt-Erstein

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg – Castle gate loop from Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

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Schlettstadt-Erstein

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg – Castle gate loop from Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

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Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg – Castle gate loop from Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

01:29

4.75km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

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The Haut-Koenigsbourg, whose contraction means the king's high castle, offers hikers and lovers of fortified castles a gateway to the Middle Ages.
Built in the 12th century, it has undergone several renovations over the years.

It is the highest castle on the trail of the fortified castles of Alsace which once marked the border between France and Germany. Its privileged position offers unobstructed views of the plain of Alsace, the Black Forest and sometimes even the Alps.

If we imagine the strategic advantage that this represented in times of war, we can take advantage today of this boon for the simple pleasure of the eyes.

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2.24 km

MedievalGarden

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A flower and herb garden with numerous information panels is located beneath the castle walls. A small tent with tables is also available for those with backpacks.

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2.30 km

Castle gate

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2.32 km

3D model of Haut-Koenigsbourg

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very informative model of the rebuilt castle complex

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3.10 km

Boundary Stone on the Burgenpfad

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Historical boundary stone on the hiking trail near the Oedenburg.

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3.24 km

Historical boundary stones

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Various historical boundary stones along the hiking trail.

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3.54 km

Beech Tree in the Ring Wall of Edenbourg Castle

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Beech tree that found a place in the former castle walls.

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3.77 km

Forrest E.T. - Extra-Terrestrial

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A distinctive branch on a tree trunk that ends up looking like a face.

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4.75 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.37 km

1.12 km

866 m

857 m

351 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

1.05 km

707 m

416 m

379 m

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

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