SENTIER D'EXCELLENCE 3 - AUTOUR DES CHÂTEAUX DE WALDECK ET DE FALKENSTEIN
SENTIER D'EXCELLENCE 3 - AUTOUR DES CHÂTEAUX DE WALDECK ET DE FALKENSTEIN
PHILIPPSBOURG
CCPB Château de Falkenstein
A beautiful forest trail to discover the natural and historical riches at the Hanau and Lieschbach ponds and the charming old village of Waldeck.
- A wooden pontoon allows access to the Lieschbach pond, which is classified as a nature reserve.
- Falkenstein was built in the 12th century on a 117-metre rocky ridge and is the most important castle complex in Bitcherland. In 1564, only a few weeks after its sale to Philipp IV of Hanau-Lichtenberg, the castle was destroyed by a fierce fire after being struck by lightning. Some steps cut into the rock and an access ramp allow you to climb to the top of the ruin, where there are still some interesting remains.
Along the way there are the following to discover :
- The historical boundary stones from the 17th century marked the border between the former territories (County of Hanau and Duchy of Lorraine) at the time.
- The pea rock with its round arch, where the rare peregrine falcon and the raven nest.
- Waldeck Castle from the 13th century
- The path to the peat pit of the Hanau pond
You can download the GPX trail here :
- A wooden pontoon allows access to the Lieschbach pond, which is classified as a nature reserve.
- Falkenstein was built in the 12th century on a 117-metre rocky ridge and is the most important castle complex in Bitcherland. In 1564, only a few weeks after its sale to Philipp IV of Hanau-Lichtenberg, the castle was destroyed by a fierce fire after being struck by lightning. Some steps cut into the rock and an access ramp allow you to climb to the top of the ruin, where there are still some interesting remains.
Along the way there are the following to discover :
- The historical boundary stones from the 17th century marked the border between the former territories (County of Hanau and Duchy of Lorraine) at the time.
- The pea rock with its round arch, where the rare peregrine falcon and the raven nest.
- Waldeck Castle from the 13th century
- The path to the peat pit of the Hanau pond
You can download the GPX trail here :
Practical information
Fitness / outdoor trails from PHILIPPSBOURG, mode of transport / activity : Walking-related, Trail, on the theme(s) : Historic, Natural, Riverside.
Features of the route
moderate
10 to 15 km
Loop
Distance in kms : 12,9
Difference in altitude : 305
Altimeter profile
Route line
Visit conditions
Visits
Signposted route
Contact us
SENTIER D'EXCELLENCE 3 - AUTOUR DES CHÂTEAUX DE WALDECK ET DE FALKENSTEIN
- contact@tourisme-paysdebitche.fr
- 03 87 06 16 16
- Parking de l'étang de HanauRue de l'étang57230 PHILIPPSBOURG
How to get there ?