Can you visit the Laubeck castle freely?

Yes, it is a ruined site freely accessible outdoors, with no fixed opening hours.

What remains of the Laubeck castle?

Traces of ditches, an enclosing wall and the base of a former round keep, as the castle was destroyed as early as 1315.

Who built the Laubeck castle?

It was founded in the 13th century by the Laubgassen family.

Why was the Laubeck castle destroyed?

The Bishop of Strasbourg seized it by force in 1315 after a castle peace agreement among the divided Laubgassen family members had failed.

Laubeck Castle

Pfaffenheim

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Pfaffenheim

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Château du Laubeck stands in Pfaffenheim (Haut-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. No visits are on record for this building.

The Laubeck is a ruined hilltop castle rising above the mountain of the same name, in Pfaffenheim, in the Haut-Rhin department. Built in the 13th century by the Laubgassen family, it was destroyed as early as 1315 on the orders of the Bishop of Strasbourg and never rebuilt. Visitors can still make out traces of a round keep set on a rocky outcrop, surrounded by ditches and a defensive wall. The site overlooks the Wolfsgrube pass and offers views toward the nearby castles of Schrankenfels and Haneck.

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What to know

Access is via a mountain path, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
This is a ruined site with no opening hours or admission fee, freely accessible outdoors.
Little of the built structure remains: only traces of ditches, an enclosing wall and the keep's base can be seen.
The site lies in wooded, hilly terrain, meaning a walk is required to reach it.
No information is available regarding accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility.

Where this château is

Pfaffenheim · Haut-Rhin · Grand Est

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Address

Le Laubeck, 68250 Pfaffenheim

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Can you visit the Laubeck castle freely?: Yes, it is a ruined site freely accessible outdoors, with no fixed opening hours.
What remains of the Laubeck castle?: Traces of ditches, an enclosing wall and the base of a former round keep, as the castle was destroyed as early as 1315.
Who built the Laubeck castle?: It was founded in the 13th century by the Laubgassen family.
Why was the Laubeck castle destroyed?: The Bishop of Strasbourg seized it by force in 1315 after a castle peace agreement among the divided Laubgassen family members had failed.