Château de Freundstein

Goldbach-Altenbach, France

Château de Freundstein is a ruined castle in the commune of Goldbach-Altenbach. The castle was recorded in 1297. It ownership was shared between the abbey at Murbach and the bishops of Strasbourg. It waas given as a fiefdom to the Waldner family who still own it. In 1441, it was attacked by the Mulhouse and in 1525 by rebellious peasants. It was restored in the 16th century, but abandoned shortly afterwards. The ruins were used as a military observatory during the First World War. The ruins consist of sections of wall from the high castle, with loopholes and more recent openings.

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in France
Historical period: Late Capetians (France)

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Rating

4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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St. George's Church (49,9 km)

User Reviews

Sébastien Petit (2 years ago)
Highest ruin in Alsace, superb panorama over the valley and the Grand Ballon. Only the exterior accessible.

straehli didier (3 years ago)
A beautiful ruin to visit then a break at the Freundstein farm inn to drink a coffee and enjoy a portion of pie in a good warm and friendly atmosphere thanks to the owner Laurence

Myrthe Maintz (3 years ago)
Beautiful ruin! You have to climb the last part if you want to view the ruin from the inside. Beautiful view.

Jaymie Kleijwegt (4 years ago)
Beautiful castle ruins. Fairly easy to climb, but don't do this alone! Very nice view and easily accessible on the GR5 route

Roland Gaxs (7 years ago)
A few tens of meters from the Route des Crêtes, between Col Amic and the Freundstein farm inn, the ruins of this castle, quite tricky to climb, are worth the detour for their 360° panorama GR5 trail. A few tens of meters from the ridge road, between the Amic pass and the Freundstein farmhouse, the ruins of this castle, quite difficult to climb, are worth seeing for their 360° panorama GR5 trail.

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