Château d'Ochsenstein, Rock castle in Reinhardsmunster, France.
The castle complex consists of three separate structures built on sandstone spurs: Grand-Ochsenstein, Petit-Ochsenstein, and Wasselnheim, forming a defensive position at 584 meters elevation.
Built in the late 12th century, the castle belonged to the Ochsenstein family until 1485, when it passed to the Counts of Deux-Ponts-Bitche through inheritance.
The castle represents medieval Alsatian architecture and defensive engineering, demonstrating the power dynamics between noble families who controlled regional passages.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through a 15-minute walk along a marked forest path from the nearest parking area near the D171 road.
The castle suffered a fire in 1560 during reconstruction efforts and subsequently became a stone quarry in the 18th century, leading to its current state.
Location: Reinhardsmunster
Inception: 1200s
GPS coordinates: 48.68288,7.29974
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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