The Top 10 Castles around Insheim
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 10
beautiful castles to choose from around Insheim. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Insheim. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 12, 2025
Landeck Castle
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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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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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View from the ruins of Neukastel Castle
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Beautiful view from the ruin Neukastell in the Rhine valley, the climb really worth it. It is located above the Slevogthof.
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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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The Heidenschuh Fortification Ruins
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Refuge from the 9th century. The Heidenschuh is said to have been used by the Klingenmünster monastery in the 9th century to protect the population in the event of Norman …
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Rococo manor house in St. Johann
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The foundation stone for the castle was laid in 1764.
Since 1913 it has belonged to the Badische Anilin und Sodafabrik (BASF). After several renovations, it now serves as a study house and cannot be visited.
Since 1913 it has belonged to the Badische Anilin und Sodafabrik (BASF). After several renovations, it now serves as a study house and cannot be visited.
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View of Madenburg Castle and vineyards
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A great view castle ruins Madenburg, Eschbach and along the Haardt. Here a table and benches invite you to rest.
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Herxheimer Schlössel
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The Herxheim Castle was built in Herxheim in 1880, completely demolished in 1883-84 and rebuilt in Landau.
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Descent from Madenburg to Eschbach and Leinsweiler
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Very poor departure. Lots of foliage, big branches and bigger stones on the path. Also several fallen trees. Therefore, rather bad to drive.
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View of Trifels Castle
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In some bright places you have a good view. Or in winter when the leaves are gone.
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