Château du Hagueneck

This charming châtelet nestles discreetly at the end of a forest valley, not far from the Route des Cinq Châteaux. It dates from the 13th century, but was refurbished and enlarged during the 14th century.

This castle as well as the village of Wettolsheim belonged to Burkhard de Hagueneck, vassal of the bishop of Strasbourg, as a pledge. The castle was besieged and burnt down after many conflicts. It was rebuilt soon after.
After an obscure period, the castle reappeared in the 17th century. Ruined, the former stronghold was incorporated in 1674 into the rich possessions of the Knights of St. John. During the Revolution, the castle was sold as a national asset.

On an almost rectangular plan, it is on three levels: a quadrangular keep, the main building also called the palace, the outbuildings and outbuildings and finally, the forward square.
The Hagueneck does not have a military role but a residential one: it is small in scale, situated at the end of a valley and far from the main roads, making it an unsuitable site for effective defence.
This site was classified "Historical Monument" on January 29, 1923.

Access
From Colmar take the direction of Wettolsheim and head west through the vineyards. After a few kilometres you will arrive at a car park which is a 10 minute walk from the ruin (red diamond markings).

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