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Emmanuel Stourm 2020 Licence Open Data Château de Falkenstein, Philippsbourg
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Emmanuel Stourm 2020 Licence Open Data Étang de Lieschbach, Philippsbourg
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Emmanuel Stourm 2020 Licence Open Data Étang de Lieschbach, Philippsbourg

In a pleasant forest environment punctuated by ponds where wooded hills shimmer, the walker reaches the ruins of the Château de Falkenstein, the most imposing of the castles in the Pays de Bitche.

Practical information

Fitness / outdoor trails from PHILIPPSBOURG, mode of transport / activity : Walking-related, on the theme(s) : Historic, Natural.
Built in the 12th century on the orders of the Count of Lutzelbourg, in order to protect his possessions in the Haguenau Holy Forest, the castle was destroyed by a violent fire in 1564. The building burned for five days and nights.

Features of the route

moderate
10 to 15 km
Loop
Distance in kms : 10,8
Duration of the course : 03:30

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Visit conditions

Visits

Follow the signs: Disque bleu

The course

Getting to the start

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