The Hagenbachturm was formerly called Windbruch Gate. It is located almost at the top of the Münsterberg and is another gate on the way to the top of the mountain. It is first mentioned in 1319. This tower formerly served as a prison. The tower was named after the Burgundian governor Hagenbach, who was imprisoned there in 1474.
Source: breisach.net/sw/hagenbachturm.htm

Translated by

•

Kristian

September 12, 2025

Hiking

Former citizens' prison, whose name goes back to the Burgundian bailiff Peter von Hagenbach, who was imprisoned here for several weeks before his conviction in 1474.

Translated by

•

Stephan N

October 23, 2021

Cycling

Very nice city gate to the upper town of Breisach.
The Hagenbach Tower is the former civil prison from the late 13th century. It is on Münsterbergstraße halfway up the …

Translated by

•

Nearby routes

Best routes near Hagenbach Tower

4.7

(45)

186

hikers

1. Schänzle Steps – Old Town of Breisach am Rhein loop from Breisach

6.10km

01:37

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Easy

4.4

(29)

135

hikers

2. St. Stephen's Cathedral, Breisach – Fountain on the market square loop from Hochstetter Feld

9.09km

02:19

20m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(24)

106

hikers

3. St. Stephen's Cathedral, Breisach – Rheinauen Nature Reserve loop from Breisach am Rhein

8.24km

02:08

50m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

Details

Informations

Elevation 200 m

Weather

Monday 16 March

13°C

4°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: Breisach am Rhein, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Hochschwarzwald, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Radbrunnenturm (Wheel Well Tower)

Breisach am Rhein

Breisach Market Square Fountain

Winklerbrunnen

Schlossberg Pavilion and Höhingen Castle Ruins

Porte de Colmar

View of Breisach am Rhein and the Upper Rhine Plain

View of the Rhine Dam

Rhine Bridge and Dam at Breisach

Breisach Lock on the Rhine

View of Breisach Cathedral

Pizzeria Rustica

Hagenbach Tower

1. Schänzle Steps – Old Town of Breisach am Rhein loop from Breisach

2. St. Stephen's Cathedral, Breisach – Fountain on the market square loop from Hochstetter Feld

3. St. Stephen's Cathedral, Breisach – Rheinauen Nature Reserve loop from Breisach am Rhein

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️