Mollkirch

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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION		CLOSEST TOWNS
Town	Mollkirch	Heiligenberg at 5 km (6 min)
Insee code	67299	Grendelbruch at 6.7 km (9 min)
Postcode	67190	Boersch at 6.9 km (9 min)
Latitude	48.5056950	Still at 7.4 km (8 min)
Longitude	7.3853710	Dinsheim-sur-Bruche at 7.5 km (9 min)
Altitude	From 212 to 610 meters	Gresswiller at 7.6 km (8 min)
Surface	12.47 km²	Urmatt at 7.7 km (8 min)
Population	941 inhabitants	Ottrott at 7.8 km (12 min)
Density	76 inhabitants/km²	Niederhaslach at 8.1 km (9 min)
Chief town	Strasbourg (at 38 km, 29 min)	Rosheim at 8.8 km (11 min)
Department	Bas-Rhin	Saint-Nabor at 9.1 km (14 min)
Region	Alsace	Search another town

LOCATION

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TOWN PRESENTATION

Mollkirch is a town of 920 inhabitants in mid-mountain at 350 m above sea level on average.

Mollkirch has a history rich enough, because the village is closely linked to his castle, Guirbaden, which is perched at a strategic point overlooking the valley of the Magel. From 1225 to the French Revolution, Mollkirch belonged to the bishopric of Strasbourg. That Mollkirch What held the first events of the revolt of peasants known as "The Peasants' War". In March 1525, the inhabitants rose against the lord of Rathsamhausen.

Mollkirch is common with traditional Catholic church dating from 1837. Laubenheim a locality attached to Mollkirch, has the old part of town. Kloesterli The chapel is the oldest building of the inhabited part of the town dating from 1135 and is classified a historical monument.

SIGHTSEEING

The castle Guirbaden:

The Guirbaden is the largest castle in Alsace in terms of area (2 acres with his pregnant). In his past remains in the other tower is visible from all sides, and recalling how the castle had to dominate the whole region.
The first castle was mentioned for the first time in 1137, at the same time that the creation of the chapel Kloesterle, with whom he was closely associated. It was stormed by 1st Frederick Barbarossa in 1162 and destroyed. Under the leadership of Frederick of Hohenstaufen 2nd, it was rebuilt between 1218 and 1226 and even enlarged and strengthened by the construction of "castrum novum" located west of the original building. In the 14th and 15th centuries the fortifications were completed. Unfortunately, the castle could not resist the onslaught of the terrible army of Swedes (1632/33) during the Thirty Years War, when Catholics and Protestants fought for the religious and political domination.
Today, the castle is still a magical place, accessible only on foot. A path of discovery has recently been opened to allow walkers to join Guirbaden from a parking located on the right out of Laubenheim direction Grendelbruch. There are many paths that lead to Guirbaden. For those wishing to avoid unduly climb there is a path from Grendelbruch. For experienced hikers, there is a path that goes directly to the station-Mollkirch Heiligenberg. There is also a path that goes directly to the village. Take the Rue du Rocher, first right after the City Council.

The chapel Kloesterle:

The chapel itself Kloesterle (literally small monastery) is the oldest building on the inhabited part of Mollkirch. Dedicated to the Virgin, and drew many pilgrims on the day of St. Bartholomew, his second boss. In the 18th and nineteenth century, it housed the ex-votos. One of the tables is preserved today signed W. Lautenbach, probably an itinerant painter of Munster (Münster) in Westphalia.
The chapel was founded in 1135 by Count Bruno Eguisheim-Dabo, nephew of Pope Leo IX. It was restored once by the Benedictines of Lure in 1485 which left few traces novels. In 1720 the Jesuits is to restore the chapel and at this moment that the remains novels have been grouped on the front. Opposite the house of the priory, which was rebuilt in 1603, has been transformed into housing.
Following the theft and damage, the chapel remains locked except for worship irregular.

Detailed information
Monuments	Castle of Guirbaden

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS

Mollkirch is best known for chestnut trees that surround it. It is therefore natural that his ale Mollkirch "Chestnut Festival", held at pickup chestnuts in autumn.

The associations are active and organizes various events throughout the year.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND

Not far from the Route des Vins d'Alsace, Mollkirch is the ideal place for his base camp when visiting the region. One can easily get to Mont Sainte-Odile, or visit the charming village of Boersch, small towns or fortified Rosheim, Mutzig or Obernai. You can also visit Fort Mutzig, a work dating from the German period 1871-1914.

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