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Ruin to visit Landskron Castle

Near the Swiss border and perched at an altitude of 340 meters, Landskron Castle overlooks three border countries. At the top of a mountain, on which Rheineck Castle was also built, its visit holds some surprises and a trip into unprecedented times.

Markers

The primitive castle dates from the end of the 13th century. Passing into the hands of the Munch Family originating from Basel, it would be destroyed during the great earthquake of 1356. In 1461, the Reich de Reichensteins, who became co-owners of the castle, modernised it. It was then occupied by the Austrians, the Swedes and the French. In the 19th century, it was seized, bombed and dismantled by the Austrians. Only the keep was reused as an observation post by the Germans during the 2nd World War.

History

Its use as a royal, then a state prison earned it the nickname of Alsatian Bastille.

Key points

Its 13th century, rectangular-shaped keep, the remains of its chapel, its round towers, its well, its Renaissance sculptures and its panoramic view.

Practical informations

Address: 68220 Leymen
Access: The castle is located in the town of Leymen. Once in Leymen, take the road towards the hamlet of Tannenwald. Once in the car park, follow the blue rectangle markings.
Walk time from car park: 15 min
Nearest tourism office: Office de tourisme du Sundgau
30, rue Charles de Gaulle - 68130 ALTKIRCH
03 89 40 02 90
info@sundgau-sudalsace.fr
Conservation association: Pro Landskron
www.prolandskron.fr
Danielle Ott
ottgeda@orange.fr
GPS coordinates: Lat.: 47.48844825 - Long.: 7.49044955

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