Château de Hohbarr, Medieval rock castle in Saverne, France
The Haut-Barr Castle stands on three sandstone rocks at 470 meters altitude, stretching 250 meters across the hilltop near Saverne in northeastern France.
Construction of the castle began in 1170 under the orders of the Bishop of Strasbourg to control access between the Alsatian plain and the Lorraine plateau.
The Brotherhood of the Horn was established at the castle in 1586 by Bishop Jean de Manderscheid as a meeting place for wine enthusiasts of his diocese.
From central Saverne, visitors can reach the castle by car in 10 minutes or follow a marked hiking trail that takes approximately 90 minutes to complete.
The Devil's Bridge connects two of the three rocks supporting the castle, with the entrance gate displaying Renaissance architecture and a watchtower monitoring the Zorn Valley.
Location: Saverne
Inception: 1123
GPS coordinates: 48.72500,7.33889
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:44
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