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The Top 20 Castles in the Ore Mountains

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 Ore Mountains. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Klaffenbach Water Castle

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Especially in the evening always a nice ambience and perfect for resting.

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Wolkenstein Castle

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Wolkenstein Castle is a high medieval castle that was first mentioned in documents in the 13th century. The town and castle stand on gneiss rocks 80 meters above the Zschopautal. …

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Ruins of Tharandt Castle

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The castle was built at the beginning of the 13th century at the behest of Margrave Dietrich von Meißen to protect himself against the neighboring burgraves of Dohna. Already in …

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Augustusburg Castle

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There is a motorcycle museum, a castle museum with an exhibition on hunting animals and birds, the carriage exhibition, the hunting and castle history, and the Venus and hare hall. There is also a viewing tower with a great view.

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Stein Castle

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Stein Castle and Castle in the Zwickauer Mulde in the Hartenstein district of Stein near Zwickau: burg-stein.de

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Weesenstein Castle

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One of the most beautiful / picturesque castles far and wide! Harmoniously built, impressively located on a rock spur above the valley. The park with a very Italian flair.

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Baroque Garden at Weesenstein Castle

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The castle park is designed in the French style and forms a beautiful contrast to the wooded surroundings.

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Scharfenstein Castle

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Restored in 1998 as the first castle in Saxony - great toy museum and great views from the tower into the Zschopautal for 1 euro.

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Ruins of Isenburg Castle

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A well-preserved ruin that gives you a good idea of what the castle looked like back then. In summer, the sun-warmed stone walls invite you to rest in the middle of the forest.

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Stein Castle, Hartenstein

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Hartstein family, a pompous castle with a museum.

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The Top 20 Castles in the Ore Mountains

Klaffenbach Water Castle

Wolkenstein Castle

Ruins of Tharandt Castle

Augustusburg Castle

Stein Castle

Weesenstein Castle

Baroque Garden at Weesenstein Castle

Scharfenstein Castle

Ruins of Isenburg Castle

Stein Castle, Hartenstein

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