Château de Haneck

Château de Haneck is a medieval castle ruin set on a hilltop near Soultzbach-les-Bains. The site contains a rectangular main structure and a smaller tower, both built from stone and now standing as partial remains on elevated terrain.

The castle was founded in the 13th century following a territorial division of a larger domain. Over time it passed through the hands of several noble families before being abandoned and left to decay.

The castle remains are listed in the French cultural heritage inventory, representing medieval defensive architecture in the Haut-Rhin region of Alsace.

Access is by marked walking trails starting from Col du Firstplan, requiring about an hour of hiking. Wear sturdy shoes and check the weather, as the terrain is uneven and exposed to the elements.

The ruins are encircled by both natural and constructed defensive ditches, particularly a large trench on the southern side that cut off the hilltop. This system reveals how seriously medieval builders protected this location against approaching threats.