The Château du Giersberg is one of three castles which overlook the commune of Ribeauvillé in the Haut-Rhin département of France. It stands at an altitude of 528 m.The Lords of Ribeaupierre built the castle, then named Stein, in the 13th century. They rebuilt it after a fire caused by lightning in 1288. In 1304, they gave it to their vassals, the knights of Guirsberg, from whom the castle took its name. The Guirsbergs kept it until they died out in the 15th century. It was abandoned in the 17th century.The remains currently visible date from several epochs: 13th century : pentagonal keep 14th century : inner court 15th century : corps de logis It has been listed since 1841 as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture.BibliographyBraun, Jean : Circuit des châteaux forts d'Alsace - Ingersheim : éd. SAEP, 1978 - collection Delta 2000. Carmona, Christophe & Trendel, Guy : Les Châteaux autour de Ribeauvillé et Ricquewihr - Sarreguemines : éd. Pierron, 2001 - collection Les Châteaux des Vosges : histoire, architecture, légendes no 7. Mengus, Nicolas : Au temps des châteaux forts en Alsace - Strasbourg : éd. Coprur, 2004.To visit Chateau Giersberg on your trip to Ribeauville, use our Ribeauville trip itinerary planning tool.
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My wife and I climbed up to see two of the three Chateaux outside of Ribeauville. Chateau Giersberg is the smaller and less preserved of the two that are next to each other. You should be able to...
My wife and I climbed up to see two of the three Chateaux outside of Ribeauville. Chateau Giersberg is the smaller and less preserved of the two that are next to each other. You should be able to... more »
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This is one of 3 castles on the mountain. They are all connected so you can visit them all. The views are spectactular. If you're afraid of heidts, not recommended!
This is one of 3 castles on the mountain. They are all connected so you can visit them all. The views are spectactular. If you're afraid of heidts, not recommended! more »
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Ohhhh, I loved this castle. I was so amazed not only at the view but about all the effort these knights had to build this castle along the mountain top. Of course I had to take a break to connect with their spirits with my pendulum and an alphabet dowsing chart. The message really touched me! "BONJOUR MADAME, WE ARE KNIGHTS OF CHÂTEAU GIERSBERG. THANK YOU FOR APPRECIATING OUR WORK IN BUILDING THIS CHÂTEAU AND YOUR ENERGY HEALING." I had felt on the way up to the château the folded fan in my hand was swinging in circles. I took it as an invitation to send healing to all the knights who have been connected with these châteaux. I got inspired to make a crystal grid for all these knights who were connected to these châteaux in the region 💫🔮🏰
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Beautiful Castle Ruines and a majestic view over Ribeauville and neighbouring villages. Definitely worth the hike up.
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