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10 km from Lembach, Fleckenstein is in the Bas-Rhin department of the Alsace region.

Chateau Fleckenstein forms one of about 20 ruined castles in the region - many of them also perched high on inaccessible rocky needles. Due to its use of the rock on which it is constructed it is known as a 'troglodyte castle'.

The chateau, dating from the 12th century, was built by one of the rich families in the region at that time (the Fleckensteins), and substantially altered during the following centuries.

It was substantially taken apart by the French in 1689, under General Melac  under the orders of Louis XIV - an enthusiast for destroying the landscape of a country rather than engaging in battles, it is suggested that Melac was the original source of the long standing differences between the French and Germans which lasted until the middle of the 20th century. Not much of an achievement to be proud of!

Despite the largescale damage, the ruins continue to be an impressive and evocative reminder of the history of the region.

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Places to visit near Fleckenstein, France

Explore places of interest within about 70 kilometres on a map at places near Fleckenstein.

Some places to visit within 30 km: 21 km: Hunspach (Most beautiful village) 19 km: Wissembourg (Town)

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