Château de Freundstein, Medieval castle in Goldbach-Altenbach, France
Located at an elevation of 948 meters in the Southern Vosges mountains, Château de Freundstein features remaining sections of fortress walls with defensive loopholes.
The castle, first documented in 1297, belonged jointly to Murbach Abbey and Strasbourg bishops before becoming a stronghold of the Waldner family through centuries.
The fortification represents medieval military architecture of Alsace, marking territorial boundaries between Murbach Abbey lands and the Strasbourg episcopal territory.
Visitors need to exercise caution when exploring the castle ruins, as the remaining stone structures require careful navigation on the mountain path.
During World War I, the French military transformed these medieval ruins into an observation post, leading to repeated German artillery attacks.
Location: Goldbach-Altenbach
Inception: 1275
GPS coordinates: 47.87033,7.12488
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:52
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