Schrankenfels, Medieval castle ruins in Soultzbach-les-Bains, France
The pentagonal stone tower of Schrankenfels castle stands on a grauwacke rock formation at an elevation of 790 meters above sea level.
Built between 1220 and 1230 by the Gueberschwihr family, the castle belonged to the Bishop of Strasbourg and was managed by the Hattstat family until 1353.
The castle architecture demonstrates medieval defensive innovations through its arrow slits with splayed niches, marking early developments in Alsatian fortification design.
The castle remains are currently closed to visitors due to falling stones, but surrounding hiking trails offer views of the structure from a safe distance.
The fortress features a distinctive pentagonal keep protected by rounded corner walls and contains one of the earliest examples of splayed arrow slits in Alsace.
Location: Soultzbach-les-Bains
Inception: 1225
GPS coordinates: 48.02198,7.21350
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00
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