Château de Hohenstein, Medieval castle in Oberhaslach, France
Château de Hohenstein sits on a rocky hilltop and features a sturdy keep on the northern side with residential quarters and outbuildings grouped behind it. The layout follows the slope naturally, creating a compact fortress that commands views over the valley below.
The Hohenstein family built the castle on their lands in the early 1200s as a stronghold for the region. Over the following decades, the Bishop of Strasbourg acquired a share in the castle and integrated it into his territorial holdings.
The French Ministry of Culture designated the Château de Hohenstein as a monument historique in 1898, recognizing its architectural value.
The site can be reached via hiking trails that connect to other paths in the region. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the ground is steep and rocky.
In 1337, Bishop Berthold de Bucheck was held prisoner inside the fortress, which prompted him to launch an attack and partially destroy it after escaping. This dramatic confrontation left marks on the structure that visitors can still observe today.
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