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Castles in the Südpfalz

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20 beautiful castles to choose from in the Südpfalz. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

The top 20 castles in the Südpfalz

    1

    Burg Trifels

    Hiking Highlight

    The emperors of the Hohenstaufen family once sat high up on this huge rocky ship and controlled the fate of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation. In addition …

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    2

    Burg Landeck

    Hiking Highlight

    This extremely well-preserved castle, which is one of the most famous in the Palatinate, lies above Klingenmünster. From the keep you have a sensational view over the entire Rhine plain. …

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    Burgruine Madenburg

    Hiking Highlight

    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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    5

    Kropsburg

    Hiking Highlight

    The Burgschänke with its bright and airy guest room and wonderful wine and beer garden is idyllically situated in the forest and in the vineyards, in the outer bailey of …

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    10

    Burgruine Guttenberg

    Hiking Highlight

    The small castle was, like many others, destroyed in the Palatinate Peasants' War. Only sparsely restored, it still offers a fantastic view over the southern Palatinate Forest and the adjacent Vosges. Below the ruin is a beautiful castle well.

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    11

    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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    12

    Schlössel

    Hiking Highlight

    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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    14

    Burg Meistersel

    Hiking Highlight

    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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    15

    Burgruine Ramburg

    Hiking Highlight

    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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    18

    Schloss Bergzabern

    Bike Touring Highlight

    The castle is the landmark of the city and was built in the 12th and 13th centuries.

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    Ludwigstor

    Bike Touring Highlight

    The Ludwigstor was one of the two gates to get back to the city.

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Last updated:
November 28, 2023

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