Hiking Highlight
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Vosges du Nord
The castle is ingeniously built in and around a high sandstone spur. Many remains of the wall can still be seen here. The architectural style and engraved dates suggest different epochs. The view from the highest point is impressive. Two panels explain the panorama. In this respect, this castle far surpasses the much more extensive but also lower-lying area of Fleckenstein Castle.
August 5, 2022
Well-preserved castle with a beautiful view of Fleckenstein Castle and, in the other direction, of Wegelnburg.
July 14, 2017
The Hohenbourg lives up to its name.
With 551 vertical meters, it allows great views of the surrounding area.
A tip from a friend: A full moon night in clear weather on the Hohenbourg you never forget!
May 31, 2018
Located in the immediate vicinity of the Wegelnburg and the Löwenstein ruins, it is also worth taking a look at the details of the masonry on the Hohenbourg that are still recognizable. Much of the 16th-century Ranaissance-style decoration can still be seen.
April 14, 2017
Very, very worth seeing facility with fantastic vision
April 16, 2021
Above the Fleckenstein castle ruins on the 550 meter high Schlossberg. Built at the beginning of the 13th century by the old Alsatian family of Puller, later changing owners. Destroyed in 1680. Worth seeing : Castle ruins and sculpture fragments from the 13th and 16th centuries. (Source: Tourisme Alsace)
May 15, 2019
Surprisingly well-preserved castle, which marks the second part of the local castle series. Again, the view is very good. On the tower, there is a circular "shield" on which all the surrounding castles are located. Nice detour for every way.
June 18, 2019
Very beautiful rock castle with gates and stairs and some beautiful stone carvings on archways and friezes.
August 21, 2020
Reasonably well-preserved forecourt - this makes the approach interesting. The viewing platform is quite small and accessible by steep stairs.
Since the view is phenomenal and there is also an all-round orientation board, you should make the journey (and possibly wait).
July 4, 2021
Great view - especially on the ruin Fleckenstein.
Stairs and ladder very steep!
July 3, 2017
The Hohenburg (French: Château du Hohenbourg) is the ruins of a rock castle in northern Alsace (France) near the border with Germany. It rises at a height of 551 m on the Schlossberg.
A hike to the five castles is signposted from Schönau. You cross the green border between Germany and France
December 10, 2016
Extremely beautiful rock castle, with a very beautiful panoramic view of some castles.
November 24, 2017
Great views and great rocks. At the Weglenburg is unfortunately still working until 2021. Otherwise varied landscape and two beautiful castle climbs.
December 4, 2019
One of the castle fortresses on the French side. Very nice fortress.
June 28, 2019
a very beautiful ruin with great views to the Vosges and the Black Forest
February 26, 2019
The ruin "Hohenburg (Hohenbourg)" is located in the French part of the Wasgau
- at an altitude of approx. 550 m
-s. wanderparadies-wasgau.de/hohenbourg.php
August 30, 2020
The castle ruins can be visited free of charge all year round. From the top you have a great view over the surrounding area to Germany and France.
May 25, 2019
Grandiose view over the Vosges and the Wasgau. You think you are a bird. And you should enjoy the silence and sounds of nature up there.
June 29, 2019
An impressive and beautiful ruin with great views!
August 19, 2019
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