A magnificent castle which offers a splendid view, an association of volunteers takes care of the restoration of this place rich in history. Also, it has a large park surrounded by walls where there is a beautiful chapel. There are picnic benches, trees, ... in short, a very soothing and pleasant place to visit, both the first and the hundredth time.

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Ein 🐟 namens Wander

July 14, 2020

Hiking

The winding ruin is very easy to explore. In addition to the main complex, there is also the Chapelle St-Valentin and the Hunger Tower. There are several options for a picnic on the entire area.

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September 17, 2023

Hiking

Guirbaden Castle is the largest medieval fortification in Alsace. From 1219 onwards, Friedrich II von Staufen built a palatial-like palace at Guirbaden Castle with great effort, the largest in Alsace.
Guirbaden Castle can be reached via hiking trails from Mollkirch in the east, Grendelbruch in the west, the Fischhütte in the south and the Floessplatz in the Breuschtal in the north.

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1. Le château de Guirbaden — loop from Grendelbruch

7.30km

02:04

160m

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

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2. The château du Guirbaden and the col de Purpurkopf — loop from Laubenheim

15.3km

04:33

450m

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

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3. Bridge over mountain stream – Ruins of Guirbaden Castle loop from Mollkirch

6.04km

01:55

260m

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

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Elevation 530 m

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Location: Mollkirch, Molsheim, Alsace, France

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Ruins of Guirbaden Castle

1. Le château de Guirbaden — loop from Grendelbruch

2. The château du Guirbaden and the col de Purpurkopf — loop from Laubenheim

3. Bridge over mountain stream – Ruins of Guirbaden Castle loop from Mollkirch

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