Château de Bilstein, Medieval castle ruins in Urbeis, France
The Château de Bilstein features a square keep and double curtain wall positioned at 630 meters altitude in the Vosges Mountains region.
Built in the 12th century, the castle served as a strategic fortress controlling the passage between Alsace and Lorraine until its decline in 1543.
The castle structure demonstrates medieval military architecture with its high pointed-arch door entrance and defensive fortification system.
Visitors can access the castle ruins without entrance fees, though reaching the site requires proper walking shoes for the uneven terrain.
The castle witnessed a notable siege in 1477 when Hans Marx captured Count Engelbert II of Nassau, leading to an artillery attack by Strasbourg forces.
Location: Urbeis
Inception: 1175
GPS coordinates: 48.33046,7.22182
Latest update: May 29, 2025 08:05
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