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Castles in the Wasgau

Whet your swords, buckle your shields, flap down your visors and storm these marvelous fortresses! Mighty keeps, dark dungeons and massive walls are awaiting you. Wardens of a forgotten area, they are seated amidst the hauntingly beautiful landscape of the Wasgau. It's here that the fates of the Kingdom of Germany. With English king Richard the Lionheart, Trifels Castle didn't just hold one of the best known "inmates" of the time, but also the Imperial Regalia, who were kept safe…

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Trifels Castle

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High up on this enormous rocky ship once sat the emperors of the Hohenstaufen dynasty, steering the fortunes of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. Besides storing the …

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Anebos castle ruins

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The climb is worthwhile, the view is very impressive

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Scharfenberg Castle (Münz) Ruins

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Scharfenberg Castle (Münz) is now (19.10.2024) accessible again after renovation

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Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins

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Great castle ruin, where children can also go on a discovery tour. At the entrance a small donation box for the preservation of this beautiful ruin. Please note: The Neuscharfeneck castle ruin has been closed since 02.10.2019 due to dilapidation.

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Ramburg Castle Ruins

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The Ramburg above the Dernbachtal is easy to hike and therefore perfect for families with small children. Next door can be strengthened at the Ramburgschenke typical Pfälzer home cooking and Rieslingschorle.

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Meistersel Castle Ruins

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The rather unknown Meistersel - also called Modeneck or Modenbacher Schloss - was founded around the 11th century and destroyed in the 30-year war.

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Drachenfels Castle Ruins

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Drachenfels Castle is definitely worth a climb. A great experience, and not just because of the beautiful view. Exploring the structure of this castle is a real adventure, as it differs significantly from the usual castles.

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Berwartstein Castle

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Very beautiful and well-preserved robber baron's castle. Was extensively renovated by private owners. Be sure to take a guided tour! On the one hand, because it is worth seeing, on …

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Tower Little France

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The Tower of Little France or Thurm France is the pre-festival for Berwartstein Castle, from which you have a beautiful view from here.

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Ruins of Altdahn Castle

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The largest castle complex in the Palatinate lies to the east above Dahn. Its oldest parts date from the 11th century. The Dreierburg, built on free-standing, steep cliffs, is a …

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Neudahn Castle Ruins

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Neudahn was destroyed like almost all castles in Wasgau in the course of the peasants' war in the 16th century. Nevertheless, it belongs to one of the best preserved castles …

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Lindelbrunn Castle Ruins

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From up here you have a comprehensive overview of the Wasgau with its gently rolling hills and dreamy clearings. The castle was destroyed in the Peasants' War in the 16th …

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Madenburg Castle Ruins

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A jewel among the Palatinate castles. Well restored, with an excellent castle tavern and a view that can otherwise only be enjoyed from the Landeck. On clear days you can …

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Landeck Castle

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Great view over the Rhine valley and delicious food at a beautiful medieval castle ruin.

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Schlössel Castle Ruins

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The name - as well as everything about this ruin is unknown. It is certain that it is one of the oldest palaces of the Palatinate and since the year 2000 it has been protected by UNESCO.

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Ruins of Guttenberg Castle

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Walkable castle ruins on a rock with a beautiful view over the Rhine plain and the Northern Vosges.

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Blumenstein castle ruins

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The Blumenstein is a typical Wasgauer Felsenburg, which like many others was built in the 13th century. Stairs hewn into the rock lead all the way up to the plateau …

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Wegelnburg Castle Ruins

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The highest castle in the Palatinate, at 571 meters above sea level, is located right on the border with Alsace in France. It impresses with a very well-preserved upper castle …

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Castles in the Wasgau

Trifels Castle

Anebos castle ruins

Scharfenberg Castle (Münz) Ruins

Neuscharfeneck Castle Ruins

Ramburg Castle Ruins

Meistersel Castle Ruins

Drachenfels Castle Ruins

Berwartstein Castle

Tower Little France

Ruins of Altdahn Castle

Neudahn Castle Ruins

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Schlössel Castle Ruins

Ruins of Guttenberg Castle

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