Burgruine Weißenstein

From the plate you reach a path to the castle ruin Weissenstein. The descent is demanding and full of technical passages. But if you come there, you can enjoy a wonderful view on the castle ruins.

The Weißenstein ruins stand on the 863m high Weißenstein in the Steinwald and are definitely worth seeing. Although the small castle never played a major role historically, it is unique due to its location in the middle of a bizarre stone formation. The Steinwaldia Pullenreuth e. V. restored the remaining parts of the building between 1996 and 2000 and ensured the preservation of the cultural and historical monument. In an information pavilion, hikers receive information about the history of Weißenstein and the renovation of the facilities. The Weißenstein castle ruins are an attraction for hikers, but also a backdrop for concerts, theater performances and other cultural events.

Spectacular view and from the top you have a great view

Weissenstein ruin, rarely seen so nice.

A beautiful place to take a break.

A larger than life female bronze figure has been decorating the inner courtyard of the Weissenstein castle ruins for several days. The owner of the approximately 1000-year-old castle complex, Eberhard Freiherr von Gemmingen-Hornberg from Friedenfels, commissioned the local sculptor Engelbert Süß from Pfreimd with the design. Rippling hair, sensual forms and fine structures on body and clothing of the figure were designed by the artist. Kunst am Weißenstein wants to realize the baron with his idea. A woman as the connection between heaven and earth, in the broadest sense "Mother Earth", represents the larger-than-life figure.
Source: Excerpt from the Onetz from 24.09.2009

The ruin Weißenstein stands on the 863.5 m above sea level. NHN high white stone in the stone forest between Waldershof and Erbendorf in the northern Upper Palatinate. It offers an excellent view over the contiguous forest area.
Source: Wikipedia
According to excavation finds, the castle was built at the beginning of the 11th century. In the 14th century, it was expanded as far as can be seen since the last renovation from 1997 to 2002. Until 1550 it was used as a spacious Ganerbenburg (multi-family castle). A few years later she was abandoned as a residence. The temperatures at more than 850 m altitude were probably the main reason for this. The successor castles in Poppenreuth and Friedenfels are more than 200 m and 300 m lower.
Source: Upper Palatinate Forest

Beautiful sight in the stone forest, is on the way to the chapel and the Upper Palatinate Tower

The extensively restored castle ruin from the 12th century is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the stone forest. The keep (863 m above sea level) offers a wonderful panoramic view of the largest contiguous forest area in Central Europe: The view extends from the Upper Palatinate Forest to the Bohemian Forest and the Ore Mountains. The castle, which was excavated at the beginning of the 11th century, was used as a large Ganerbenburg (multi-family castle) until 1550, but was then abandoned - the temperatures at 850 m were probably the reason for this.

The ruin wow, rarely seen as round rock formations.

Great view and nice spot for a rest before driving downhill again

Great view of the surrounding places

The ruin Weißenstein is absolutely worth seeing and you have a great view

Great round with beautiful sights, great views, stop with delicious blueberry cake, finally a cool dip in the pond. Perfect. Also feasible with athletic children. Only for the singletrack you should have the wheel under control. The trail is but umfahrbar. All in all, top and nice area.

In the middle of the forest rises an imposing castle ruin, which is to be explored. However, one should have no fear of heights at the wooden steps to the tower, and a little spirit of adventure in the height. If not, the view from the middle is already wonderful, without the thrill of the slightly rotten steps :-)

Easily accessible by bike or on foot ❗️

Absolute tour worth seeing! One of the longest singletrack runs in the region! Be sure to climb the viewing platforms! View worth seeing!

Most beautiful view and great place

The Weißenstein ruin is a beautiful destination and from its observation cockpit offers in clear weather wonderful views.

Good for a rest, interesting ruin

The Weißenstein castle ruins are very worth seeing and interesting.

Great trail. However please be kind to the hikers :-)

Worth seeing old ruins

One of the most beautiful castle ruins in the region!