20의 멘히호펜가지 명소 & 주요 장소

Although the few remaining ruins of this structure are called a castle, it appears that the site was first used as a Roman temple and then as a Christian church. Nearby are superb rock formations typical of the Northern Vosges Mountains.

Very beautiful places in the calm of the forest

The remains are not the ruins of a small castle, as the popular name might suggest, but rather the remains of a Roman or Gallo-Roman sanctuary from the 2nd century, with a second phase of use in the 4th century. It may have later been used as a Christian church. In Curt Mündel's guide to the Vosges Mountains (1911 edition), the ruins are referred to as "Meisenbacher Schlössel," and the rock below as "Ochsenstall" (Oxen Stable), probably because the rock overhang was formerly used as a shelter for cattle.

Collegiate until the 16th century, currently a Protestant church, it was built by the Benedictine abbey, outside the monastic enclosure, to house the relics of Saint-Adelphe and thus acquire the dual vocation of parish church and pilgrimage church. This building in late Romanesque style, largely built at the beginning of the 13th century, was deprived of its choir in the 19th century. The church is open every day from April 1 to October 31, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in summer and until 5 p.m. in winter

The Ochsenstall Rock offers an exhilarating mountain biking experience with its rugged terrain and steep slopes. The highlight of your ride is the Ochsenstall Cave, an intriguing little cavern located beneath the rock formations. This cave, carved out by natural forces, offers a moment of exploration and a unique view of the surrounding landscape. It is the perfect place to take a break.

Not much left to see but easy to incorporate as a loop from the main path.

The shelter was probably also used as an ox stable. There is a covered bench there.

Beautiful rock formation in the forest. Perfect as a shelter when it rains.