쪼꼬미‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪20‬개의 동굴

In this region (Northern Vosges) there are a number of interesting castle ruins. My personal preference goes to the Château du Falkenstein (described in another walking route). But this Château du Ramstein is also a place that you should not miss. NOTE: there are two ruins with exactly the same name! This is about the castle that is located in Baerenthal. The other Château de Ramstein is located 100 km to the south in Scherwiller. We visited this castle during a beautiful 8 km walk through Baerenthal. The castle was built around 1292 by the lords of Windstein on a high sandstone rock of 292 meters and destroyed in 1335 by Strasbourg troops. Not much remains of the building. Only parts of the mansion, doors, stairs and two cavemen's rooms are still visible. The ruins have only been open to the public for a few years and are very well secured.

Falkenstein Castle has been very well restored. The many information boards are also very helpful. In the castle at the level of the horse stables there are table sets for a picnic

There is a large seating area under the trees at the foot of the castle. An ideal place for a snack break

The upper hiking trail goes directly to the ruins. The lower path, as the name suggests, goes past the foot of the rock.

Waldeck Castle is a medieval castle built at the end of the 13th century for the Duke of Lorraine. The site is accessed by a path that starts from the Etang de Waldeck, a panoramic pond that is reached by the hamlet of Bannstein. The castle is made up of three rocky outcrops, each housing a different fortification. The most impressive is the southern one, where you can admire the remains of a crenellated tower and a Gothic vault. The castle offers a panoramic view of the surrounding forest and the plain of Alsace. You can also explore the underground rooms, stairways and cisterns that bear witness to the castle's past life. Waldeck Castle is a historical and natural treasure that will enchant you with its romantic atmosphere.

The Petit Arnsbourg castle ruins are located above Obersteinbach and are one of the smaller rock castles. It is a 14th century castle built into steep rocks. It is typical of the smallest feudal estates in Alsace. Stairs and corridors, remains of a small residential building and a high tower on the mountain side have been preserved. A special rock staircase that meanders along the rock leads up to the upper castle. The ruin lies romantically in the forest and invites you to linger. From there you have a beautiful view of Obersteinbach.

Beautiful castle ruins with outstanding foresight. Adventurously built into the rock. Although relatively unknown to me, one of the most beautiful in the region

Beautifully situated rock castle with a great view.