Château de Guirbaden, Medieval castle ruins in Mollkirch, France.
The fortification spreads across 2 hectares of land at an altitude of 565 meters, making it the largest castle complex in Alsace region.
The castle foundations date back to the 8th century, with the first written record mentioning Girbadum in 1137 under the ownership of Count Hugues d'Eguisheim.
The castle architecture demonstrates the evolution of medieval defensive structures, featuring the oldest known cylindrical flanking tower design in Alsace.
The castle ruins are managed by a local association since 2015, which conducts restoration work and organizes visits for the public.
During a siege, defenders threw a well-fed cow over the castle walls to demonstrate their abundant food supplies to the attackers.
Location: Mollkirch
Inception: 12 century
GPS coordinates: 48.49361,7.37028
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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