Château du Frankenbourg

Neubois, France

Château de Frankenbourg is a ruined 12th century castle in Neubois. There may have been a fort already in the 6th century, created by Clovis, the king of Franks. The first document mentions Frankenburg in 1123. The castle was destroyed by fire in 1582. Today impressive ruins remain surrounded by forest.

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Neubois, France
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Birth of Capetian dynasty (France)

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Danny Soeters (8 months ago)
Beautiful ruin where you have to make some effort to get there, but once you are at the top you have a great view
Christophe Meresse (10 months ago)
Nice walk in the shade in the forest on a forest path that climbs all the way. Once at the top, you have a nice view of the valley
Stefan Prehl (12 months ago)
If you appreciate peace, castle ruins and a great view, this is the place for you. From the parking lot we walked up for about 40 minutes, which can certainly be difficult in summer. Now that it was spring, the sun was really heating us up, but the path was still manageable, even with children. At the top of the castle, we were actually here alone as a family for a long time. Definitely a highlight. The only drawback for people like me is the low density of geocaches here. The path alone offers space for at least 6 cans.
Olivier Pinpin (2 years ago)
The ruins of this castle are quite interesting. They offer a shaded and quiet picnic area for those who go hiking. But above all, once you arrive in the upper courtyard of the castle, you can enjoy an absolutely magnificent view of the plain of Alsace, the Black Forest, and even the Alps. To advice
NowieDude (2 years ago)
Hard to reach but really worth it!
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