Château de Spesbourg
Château de Spesbourg, Medieval castle ruins in Andlau, France.
The granite fortress contains a 24-meter-high square keep and an inner courtyard, positioned at 452 meters above sea level in Alsace.
Alexander of Stahleck-Dicka constructed the castle between 1246 and 1250 while serving as Vogt to Andlau Abbey, controlling the surrounding valley.
The remaining fragments of polychrome frescoes and carved chimney caps within the ruins demonstrate the refinement of 14th-century noble architecture.
The castle site is accessible through marked paths from the RD 854 road toward Mont Sainte-Odile, requiring a 10-minute walk from the parking area.
In 1431, the castle withstood an attack when 2,000 soldiers from Andlau successfully defended it against Steffan de Bavière on Holy Thursday.
Location: Andlau
Inception: 1246
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: granite
GPS coordinates: 48.40193,7.39724
Latest update: August 27, 2025 17:26
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