From a tower, a wooden staircase leads up to a lookout point with a beautiful view of the castles Hohbarr and Groß Geroldseck.
The complex consists of two castles, each on a rocky plateau. The eastern "Greater or Greifenstein" from the 12th century and the western "Greifenstein" from the 13th century

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October 31, 2017

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In addition to Ralf, it should also be said that to the left of the stairs of the Greifenstein castles is the Klein- or Vordergreifstein with the remains of a mighty tower built in the 12th century. To the right is the younger Großstein or Hintergreifstein, with a third tower in between, which unfortunately can no longer be climbed. This was closed due to dilapidation.

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October 21, 2022

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Unfortunately, the ruin has been closed to visitors since mid-2021 and access is prohibited

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1. Château de Greifenstein et Grotte Saint-Vit — boucle depuis Saverne

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2. The Saint-Vit Grotto – Haut-Barr Castle loop from Haegen

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710m

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3. Grand Geroldseck Castle – Haut-Barr Castle loop from Saverne

15.7km

04:57

590m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 430 m

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Location: Alsace, France

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1. Château de Greifenstein et Grotte Saint-Vit — boucle depuis Saverne

2. The Saint-Vit Grotto – Haut-Barr Castle loop from Haegen

3. Grand Geroldseck Castle – Haut-Barr Castle loop from Saverne

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