Is there an entrance fee for Dreistein castle?

No, access to the ruins is free.

Can you drive to Dreistein castle?

No, it is only reachable on foot via marked trails; cars are left at the Saegmuhlmaettel car park.

Why is it called Dreistein castle?

The name means 'three stones' in medieval German, since the site actually comprises three castles built on neighbouring rocky spurs.

When was Dreistein castle built?

It was built in the 13th century and later destroyed in the 17th century.

Château de Dreistein

Dreistein Castle

Ottrott

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Château de Dreistein stands in Ottrott (Bas-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 13th century). Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

On the Mont Sainte-Odile massif, the ruins of Dreistein actually occupy three neighbouring rocky spurs, which gives the site its name, meaning 'three stones' in old German. Built in the 13th century and later split into separate parts, the complex was destroyed as early as the 17th century and now consists only of pink sandstone remains, including a stair tower attached to the western castle. Reaching the site involves a walk through the forest, in an area that also holds several other castles and the pagan wall.

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What to know

The site can only be reached on foot, via the marked hiking trails of the Club vosgien.
Parking is available at the Saegmuhlmaettel car park, halfway between the Dreistein and Birkenfels castles.
There is no admission fee.
These are open-air ruins with no opening hours, as there is no ticketing or reception facility.
Sturdy walking shoes are recommended, as the approach follows an uphill forest path.

Practical information

Opening hours

freely accessible all year round, with no time restrictions

Prices

Adult: Free

Free for free access for all

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Saegmuhlmaettel car park, halfway between Dreistein and Birkenfels castles

Site accessible only on foot via hiking trails, about 1 hour walk from Ottrott or Mont Sainte-Odile

Where this château is

Ottrott · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

67530 Ottrott

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00085273
Period of construction: 13th century

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Frequently asked

Is there an entrance fee for Dreistein castle?: No, access to the ruins is free.
Can you drive to Dreistein castle?: No, it is only reachable on foot via marked trails; cars are left at the Saegmuhlmaettel car park.
Why is it called Dreistein castle?: The name means 'three stones' in medieval German, since the site actually comprises three castles built on neighbouring rocky spurs.
When was Dreistein castle built?: It was built in the 13th century and later destroyed in the 17th century.