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Château du Girsberg

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Château du Girsberg

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Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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    1. The three castles of Ribeauvillé — loop from Ribeauvillé in the Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

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

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

    Intermediate

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

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    May 19, 2023

    According to legend, two brothers lived separately in the castles. They woke themselves, as was their habit, with crossbow bolts fired at the shutters. Until one day a bullet hit the older brother in the heart. His younger brother disappeared into the forest in pain. It is said that his restless spirit still haunts the ruins.....

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      June 8, 2023

      The Château du Girsberg is a picturesque castle ruin located near Ribeauvillé in Alsace, France. The castle was built in the 13th century and sits majestically on a hill that offers breathtaking views of the surrounding Alsace.

      The Château du Girsberg consists of remnants of the defensive walls, towers and residential buildings. It is an impressive example of medieval architecture and exudes a romantic charm. The castle ruins are surrounded by lush nature and offer visitors an unforgettable panorama of the surrounding vineyards and valleys.

      The castle was once owned by the noble Ribeaupierre family, who played a significant role in Alsace during the Middle Ages. Over time, the Château du Girsberg was destroyed and rebuilt several times before it was finally abandoned in the 17th century.

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        May 5, 2020

        Château du Girsberg is the ruin of a spur castle in the area of Ribeauvillé and was first mentioned in documents in 1288.
        Besieged and captured by the Lords of Rappoltstein during a feud in the first quarter of the 15th century, it was abandoned and left to decay at the beginning of the 16th century. The ruin, like the two neighboring castles Hoherappoltstein and Ulrichsburg, has been under monument protection since October 1, 1841 as a classified monument historique.

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          Location: Rappoltsweiler, Colmar-Ribeauvillé, Alsace, France

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