How do you get to Greifenstein castle?

From the exit of Saverne towards Lutzelbourg, take the road to the Ramsthal pond, then follow the marked Club vosgien trail.

Is Greifenstein castle open to visit freely?

Yes, the ruins stand in state forest land and can be visited at any time without tickets or set hours.

What remains of Greifenstein castle?

Two separate sets of ruins divided by a ditch, including a very wide keep and a central tower with a view over the valley.

Is Greifenstein castle accessible for wheelchair users?

The only approach is a forest footpath, which makes wheelchair access impossible.

Château de Greifenstein

Greifenstein Castle

Saverne

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Saverne

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Open within 20 km

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Château de Greifenstein stands in Saverne (Bas-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is listed as a historic monument (dating recorded in the Mérimée database: 12th century, 13th century, 14th century, 15th century). No visits are on record for this building.

Perched on a rocky spur in the Saverne forest, the Greifenstein ruins are actually the remains of two separate castles, built centuries apart and divided by a deep ditch. The site is notable for its keep, the widest in Alsace at thirteen metres across, and for the view from the central tower over Saverne, the Haut-Barr and the Zorn valley. Access is on foot along the Vosges forest trails, and the appeal lies in the wooded, ruined setting rather than in a restored building.

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What to know

The site is reached on foot only, via the marked Club vosgien trail from the Ramsthal pond.
The castle is a ruin with no visitor facilities, so sturdy walking shoes are advisable.
There are no set opening hours or admission fees, as the site is freely accessible at all times.
The ruins have been listed as a historic monument since 1898.

Where this château is

Saverne · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

67700 Saverne

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Heritage status: Listed historic monument (classé); Mérimée record PA00084951
Period of construction: 12th century, 13th century, 14th century, 15th century

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How do you get to Greifenstein castle?: From the exit of Saverne towards Lutzelbourg, take the road to the Ramsthal pond, then follow the marked Club vosgien trail.
Is Greifenstein castle open to visit freely?: Yes, the ruins stand in state forest land and can be visited at any time without tickets or set hours.
What remains of Greifenstein castle?: Two separate sets of ruins divided by a ditch, including a very wide keep and a central tower with a view over the valley.
Is Greifenstein castle accessible for wheelchair users?: The only approach is a forest footpath, which makes wheelchair access impossible.