Can you visit Wittschlœssel castle?

The site is freely accessible, though only very limited traces of the medieval fortress remain.

How do you get to Wittschlœssel castle?

It is reached on foot via an uphill path to the summit of the Wittberg, at 444 metres above sea level.

Where is Wittschlœssel castle located?

It lies within the commune of Dambach, in the Bas-Rhin department, south of the village of Obersteinbach.

What remains of Wittschlœssel castle?

Most of the fortress has disappeared, with only a few remnants left on the rock outcrop it once occupied.

Château de Wittschloessel

Dambach

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Dambach

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Château de Wittschlœssel stands in Dambach (Bas-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The Wittschlœssel castle sits atop the rocky summit of the Wittberg, at 444 metres, within the commune of Dambach, south of Obersteinbach in the Bas-Rhin department. It was a small medieval fortress built on a rock outcrop, of which little remains today. The site suits hikers and those drawn to quiet forest locations rather than visitors seeking dramatic ruins.

What to know

The site can only be reached on foot, via an uphill path leading to the top of the Wittberg.
What remains is a very partial ruin, with no visitor facilities on site.
No opening hours or admission fees apply, as the site sits freely accessible in a forest setting.
Sturdy walking shoes are recommended, along with a reasonable level of fitness for the climb.

Where this château is

Dambach · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

Dambach, 67110

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown; Mérimée record IA67005023

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Wittschlœssel castle?: The site is freely accessible, though only very limited traces of the medieval fortress remain.
How do you get to Wittschlœssel castle?: It is reached on foot via an uphill path to the summit of the Wittberg, at 444 metres above sea level.
Where is Wittschlœssel castle located?: It lies within the commune of Dambach, in the Bas-Rhin department, south of the village of Obersteinbach.
What remains of Wittschlœssel castle?: Most of the fortress has disappeared, with only a few remnants left on the rock outcrop it once occupied.