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Fleckenstein Castle – Köhler in cross section loop from Hirschthal

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Fleckenstein Castle – Köhler in cross section loop from Hirschthal

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Fleckenstein Castle – Köhler in cross section loop from Hirschthal

01:02

3.79km

60m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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510 m

Kohlerpfad

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Interesting information about charcoal production

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936 m

Four Castles Café

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Good place to stop for a break with regional dishes and a beautiful view of Fleckenstein Castle.

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957 m

Orchard Picnic Area (Pique-Nique du Verger)

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Nice big place near the castle

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1.03 km

Documentation center on the history of charcoal burning, in the form of a charcoal pile. Innovative architecture inside and out. Impressive, multimedia exhibition with many contemporary sources. Created by the …

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Charcoal Burners' Site at Château de Fleckenstein

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Very nice, because you can look over people's shoulders and learn how hard people used to have to work.

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2.31 km

Fleckenstein Castle

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Still an imposing and powerful building full of old legends. The castle has been renovated and made accessible to tourism. Visits are possible with or without a guide. The puzzle …

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2.90 km

Besucherzentrum Burg Fleckenstein

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From here you have a great view of the castle, a ticket to get into the castle costs 5€

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3.13 km

Köhler in cross section

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A very educational way of teaching how charcoal was made.

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3.79 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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2.16 km

1.59 km

Surfaces

2.66 km

756 m

201 m

134 m

Elevation

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April 24, 2022,🇫🇷 Château de Fleckenstein

Château de Fleckenstein is a medieval rock castle in the North Vosges whose name comes from the Fleckenstein noble family.

In the 12th century, the Hohenstaufen family consolidated their power in the region by fiefing their most loyal servants with their estates. This fortress was transferred to the Fleckenstein family and was first mentioned in a document in 1174 in …

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April 29, 2025,Burg Fleckenstein

Fleckenstein is an exceptionally interesting castle ruin. A large part of the castle isn't built on the rock itself, but rather the red sandstone was hollowed out to create the castle complex.
Spooky staircases lead upwards, right through the rock, and it features troglodytic halls and chambers.

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May 24, 2023,Burg Fleckenstein 24.5.23

On the way back from Wissembourg, we drove across the Alsatian countryside via Lembach and passed Fleckenstein Castle.
Also a great historic knight's castle to visit for €4. You will be rewarded with fantastic views over the country and of course the castle itself is very interesting.
By car you can drive to several free parking spaces just below the …

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June 26, 2025,Fleckenstein

Today we started by touring the old buildings. It felt like every elementary school in the area was there. Nevertheless, it's definitely worth a visit.

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September 27, 2021,Burg Fleckenstein

A beautiful path leads to the castle with information on charcoal burning. The castle complex is interesting. You get a little handout. In addition, some signs in the castle give a good impression of the history and the complex. Entertaining including a beautiful view.

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May 26, 2022,Vatertag - Burg Fleckenstein in Frankreich

Fleckenstein castle ruins.
Well-preserved ruins from the 12th century.
Also interesting for children with search and guessing games.

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September 11, 2021,Nach Château du Fleckenstein, Lembach

In the footsteps of my ancestors? My family on my mother's side are Fleckensteins. Who knows whether this castle - which was destroyed under Louis XIV - was not previously the seat of my ancestors? In any case, the Northern Vosges are a great, historical, varied hiking area!

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October 3, 2022,Burg Fleckenstein

Did a tour to Fleckenstein Castle in Alsace today. The 5.00 entrance fee was worth it

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Fleckenstein Castle – Köhler in cross section loop from Hirschthal

Kohlerpfad

Four Castles Café

Orchard Picnic Area (Pique-Nique du Verger)

Exhibition "La Meule"

Charcoal Burners' Site at Château de Fleckenstein

Fleckenstein Castle

Besucherzentrum Burg Fleckenstein

Köhler in cross section

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