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The Top 20 Castles in Tirschenreuth

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

Last updated: October 31, 2025

Weißenstein Ruins

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In the heart of the Steinwald Forest, on a rocky outcrop, stands the well-preserved ruins of Weissenstein Castle. At the end of the 13th century, a simple fortified castle already …

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Mother Earth Statue at Weißenstein Castle

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The larger-than-life statue of "Mother Earth" is enthroned on a stone pedestal on the south side of the castle ruins. The imposing work of art was commissioned by Eberhard Freiherr …

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Falkenberg Castle

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The castle stands for a whole millennium of eventful history. The fortification remained untouched for many centuries, but from the middle of the 17th century the building fell into disrepair …

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Waldeck Castle Ruins

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A basalt cone about 641 meters high around five kilometers east of Kemnath made history. One of the oldest castles in the Upper Palatinate was located on its summit. Waldeck Castle was first mentioned in documents in 1124.

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Schlossfelsen (Steinwald Nature Park)

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The rock itself is over 20 m high and is made of granite; it is a habitat for rare animal species such as the adder.
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Old Cellar Vault at Waldeck Castle Ruins

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The cellars are being renovated and then released to the public. Please move in, as the ceilings are very low ...

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Liebenstein Castle Ruins

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If you are not deterred by the road, you come to a rock spur from "Eisgranit" high above the Waldnaab. The building was built around 1100, around 1430 the Hussites …

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Zisslerhaus Ruins

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The ruins of the Zisslerhaus stand in the forest between Trevesenhammer and Zwergau. If you look at the ruins more closely, you can see that there used to be a …

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Hardeck Castle

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Hardeck Castle rises atop a 15-meter-high phyllite cliff that drops steeply into the Muglbach valley. This gives it the character of a fortress rather than a palace. The castle was …

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Waldershof Castle

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Waldershof Castle is privately owned. It can only be viewed from the outside. Probably built around 1100 as a moated castle (the builder is unknown), the castle stands on a …

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The Top 20 Castles in Tirschenreuth

Weißenstein Ruins

Mother Earth Statue at Weißenstein Castle

Falkenberg Castle

Waldeck Castle Ruins

Schlossfelsen (Steinwald Nature Park)

Old Cellar Vault at Waldeck Castle Ruins

Liebenstein Castle Ruins

Zisslerhaus Ruins

Hardeck Castle

Waldershof Castle

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