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.

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Sebastian Kowalke

January 28, 2018

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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 stood here, but the expansion into a massive stone castle only took place later. The castle changed hands at the beginning of the 14th century. The noble Notthafft family extensively expanded the castle. During the battles for the Bavarian throne, the castle was damaged and repeatedly repaired in a makeshift manner.

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Andrea und Huskys 🐺

July 16, 2022

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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 von Gemmingen-Hornberg. The bronze statue, which embodies down-to-earthness and the connection between heaven and earth, was created by the sculptor Engelbert Süss from Pfreimd.

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Elevation 830 m

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Friday 13 March

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