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Natural Monuments

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Backelstein Early Medieval Hillfort and Viewpoint

Natural Monuments

Rhineland-Palatinate

Palatinate Forest

Backelstein Early Medieval Hillfort and Viewpoint

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Backelstein Early Medieval Hillfort and Viewpoint

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Location: Hauenstein, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Tips

Matthias Brandt

November 11, 2019

Hiking

Little can be seen of the castle itself. Carved steps and post holes, as well as plank gutters are the only remains of a former wooden castle. The lettering is carved into the wall of a rock chamber and means: "Backelstein - early medieval wooden castle". A staircase leads from the lower part of the castle to the top of the rock itself (not for those afraid of heights). From there you have a beautiful view of the Palatinate Forest and the Hauenstein Castle.

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October 15, 2022

Hiking

Archaeologists suspect that the complex dates from the 11th century. It was mainly built of wood and served as a refuge. There are only a few castle elements such as a rock chamber and stairs and various beam holes to see. A beautiful view of the Palatinate Forest is guaranteed.

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October 3, 2015

Hiking

There is not much left to see; The ascent is worth it just because of the view.

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Location: Hauenstein, Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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