Can you visit Rathsamhausen castle freely?

The ruins are reached by a forest path, but the site remains privately owned.

How old are the ruins?

Occupation dates back to the 11th century, with a residential tower from the late 12th century and a round keep from the 13th century.

Is it a long walk to reach the site?

Access is on foot via a forest path, though no precise walking time is given in the available information.

Is the castle a protected monument?

Yes, the ruins are listed as a historic monument.

Rathsamhausen Castle

Ottrott

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Where: Ottrott

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Château de Rathsamhausen stands in Ottrott (Bas-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. The building is registered as a historic monument. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

On the wooded heights above Ottrott, in the Bas-Rhin, the ruins of Rathsamhausen castle bear witness to a medieval settlement dating back to the 11th century. The site went through several fires and rebuildings over the centuries, and visitors can still make out the rectangular residential tower and the cylindrical keep, which once carried a hoarding gallery near its top. This is a destination for those who enjoy a forest walk leading to fortified ruins rather than a fully restored, furnished castle.

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What to know

The site lies in a forest near Ottrott and is reached via a hiking path.
The ruins are listed as a historic monument.
The property is privately owned, which may limit access to certain parts.
The keep tower underwent a restoration campaign in 2019.
No opening hours or fees apply, as the ruins stand in open forest ground.

Practical information

Opening hours

Tuesday	09:00-12:00
Saturday	09:00-17:00

mardi matin: 9h-12h
samedi: 9h-17h, uniquement lorsque les bénévoles de l'association travaillent sur le site

Annual closures : closed in case of bad weather (storms; gusts of wind)

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Ottrott · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

67530 Ottrott

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Château phone number

+33 3 88 95 29 34

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Heritage status: Registered historic monument (inscrit); Mérimée record PA00084883

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Can you visit Rathsamhausen castle freely?: The ruins are reached by a forest path, but the site remains privately owned.
How old are the ruins?: Occupation dates back to the 11th century, with a residential tower from the late 12th century and a round keep from the 13th century.
Is it a long walk to reach the site?: Access is on foot via a forest path, though no precise walking time is given in the available information.
Is the castle a protected monument?: Yes, the ruins are listed as a historic monument.