Château de Hohenack, Medieval castle ruins in Labaroche, France.
Château de Hohenack is a castle ruin perched on a mountain ridge near Labaroche, displaying what remains of a former fortress. The site consists of foundation walls built with rough-hewn stones and a gate tower whose blocks still show the toolmarks left by medieval stonemasons.
The fortress was built around 1162 and served as a seat for a local noble family that answered to the more powerful Counts of Eguisheim-Dabo. In the 1600s, the structure was deliberately destroyed, leaving the ruins that remain visible on the mountainside today.
The area holds deep roots in local storytelling, with tales passed down through generations that shape how people understand the landscape. Visitors can sense this connection to the land through the remnants and the stories locals share about the place.
The climb is manageable but requires good hiking shoes and moderate fitness on a well-marked trail. The best visit is on clear days when views across the Vosges are rewarding and the path is easiest to navigate.
The stones of the ruin contain small natural pits that visitors can discover while exploring, sparking various local explanations. People have developed their own interpretations of what these markings might mean, adding a layer of mystery to the place.
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