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Description
The ruins of two adjacent castles dating from the middle of the 13th century, situated on a rocky outcrop separated by a deep split in the rock. Old Wasigstein is on the western rock and New Wasigstein is on the eastern. Partially destroyed during the Thirty Year's War. Still remaining: steps, carved out of the rock face in both castles with apartments, Gothic windows, water storage cisterns and the curtain wall. Made famous by the Waltharilied-saga (Walther's battle against Gunther an Hagen).
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Package visits offered
Free visit
Location
- Isolated
- Mountain
- Panoramic view
Altitude (m) : 350
Audience concerned
- Adults (individuals)
- Couple
- Families
- Groups
Animals accepted
- Yes
Equipements de loisirs à proximité
Sur le tracé du GR 5 (- de 2 km)
Equipment required
Walking shoes
Opening hours : Toute l'année
Accessibility
Through a gravel road
Distance (km) à la gare la plus proche : 21
Nom de la gare la plus proche
Niederbronn-les-Bains
Access
D 190
Lieu-dit Klingelfels
67510 Niedersteinbach