Château de Bilstein, Medieval castle ruin in Riquewihr, France
The stone fortress stands at an altitude of 700 meters on the rocky ridge of Schlossberg, featuring a square tower and defensive walls.
The castle, first mentioned in 1217, belonged to the Horbourg family before being sold to Ulrich of Württemberg in 1324.
The miraculous image of the Virgin Mary was transferred from the castle to the Notre-Dame church of Riquewihr in 1387.
The castle ruins connect to the GR5 hiking trail and provide access through a pointed arch doorway in the upper section.
The fortress walls combine different construction materials, including sandstone with embossed joints, granite blocks, and tile fragments.
Location: Riquewihr
GPS coordinates: 48.19583,7.26972
Latest update: June 23, 2025 10:00
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