How do you get to Petit-Wasigenstein?

It is reached on foot from a parking area near the road between Obersteinbach and Niedersteinbach, along a path of about 0.4 km.

Who built Petit-Wasigenstein?

The castle was built at the end of the thirteenth century by two brothers, Seemann and Frédéric of Wasigenstein, following a peace agreement with the family on the neighbouring rock.

Can the ruin be visited freely?

The site is freely accessible but has no visitor facilities, and caution is advised near a window missing its railing.

Petit-Wasigenstein

Niedersteinbach

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Adult: Free

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Where: Niedersteinbach

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Petit-Wasigenstein stands in Niedersteinbach (Bas-Rhin), in the Grand Est region of France. Admission is free. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Petit-Wasigenstein, also known as Nouveau-Wasigenstein, is one of two ruined castles standing side by side on a rocky outcrop near Niedersteinbach in the northern Vosges. Built at the end of the thirteenth century by two brothers at odds with the family occupying the neighbouring rock, it was required by their peace agreement to remain lower than the older stronghold. Reached on foot, the site is linked to the medieval legend of Walther of Aquitaine, said to have fought a famous battle on this very rock.

What to know

The site can only be reached on foot, via a marked path of about 0.4 km from the parking area on the road between Obersteinbach and Niedersteinbach.
One window in the ruined hall has no railing, so visitors should take extra care there.
The surroundings may occasionally be affected by hunting activity, particularly in autumn, or by forestry work.
There are no set opening hours or fees, as the ruin stands in open natural surroundings.

Practical information

Prices

Adult: Free

Visit duration: Not verified
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Parkplatz an der ersten Haarnadelkurve hinter der höchsten Stelle der D 190, die zwischen Obersteinbach und Niedersteinbach nach Wengelsbach abzweigt

Where this château is

Niedersteinbach · Bas-Rhin · Grand Est

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67510 Niedersteinbach

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Petit-Wasigenstein: how much is admission?: Admission is free.
How do you get to Petit-Wasigenstein?: It is reached on foot from a parking area near the road between Obersteinbach and Niedersteinbach, along a path of about 0.4 km.
Who built Petit-Wasigenstein?: The castle was built at the end of the thirteenth century by two brothers, Seemann and Frédéric of Wasigenstein, following a peace agreement with the family on the neighbouring rock.
Is Petit-Wasigenstein linked to a legend?: Yes, the rock is tied to the medieval legend of Walther of Aquitaine, said to have fought a famous battle there before the castle existed.
Can the ruin be visited freely?: The site is freely accessible but has no visitor facilities, and caution is advised near a window missing its railing.