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Schlettstadt-Erstein

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg – Castle gate loop from Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

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Schlettstadt-Erstein

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg – Castle gate loop from Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

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Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg – Castle gate loop from Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

01:29

4.75km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

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652 m

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

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The Haut-Koenigsbourg, whose contraction means the king's high castle, offers hikers and lovers of fortified castles a gateway to the Middle Ages.
Built in the 12th century, it has undergone …

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2.24 km

MedievalGarden

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A flower and herb garden with numerous information panels is located beneath the castle walls. A small tent with tables is also available for those with backpacks.

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2.30 km

Castle gate

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2.32 km

3D model of Haut-Koenigsbourg

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very informative model of the rebuilt castle complex

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3.10 km

Boundary Stone on the Burgenpfad

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Historical boundary stone on the hiking trail near the Oedenburg.

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3.24 km

Historical boundary stones

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Various historical boundary stones along the hiking trail.

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3.54 km

Beech Tree in the Ring Wall of Edenbourg Castle

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Beech tree that found a place in the former castle walls.

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3.77 km

Forrest E.T. - Extra-Terrestrial

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A distinctive branch on a tree trunk that ends up looking like a face.

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4.75 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.37 km

1.12 km

866 m

857 m

351 m

Surfaces

1.99 km

1.05 km

707 m

416 m

379 m

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Highest point (720 m)

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Thursday 2 July

26°C

13°C

15 %

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