Altmannstein Castle Ruins

The Stein castle ruins in Altmannstein are located on a mountain tongue east of Altmannstein. The castle was protected from the hinterland by a visible section ditch, on the other sides by the steeply sloping rock. The well-preserved round donjon with 2 meter thick walls made of humpback ashlars dates from the early 13th century.
Only remnants of the former residential building are left. A little below the actual castle is the late medieval so-called hunger tower, which connected the castle with the market fortification with the partially preserved side walls.
After the extinction of the lords of Stein, named since 1108, the Altmannstein lordship fell in 1232 to Altmann II von Abensberg, who was related by marriage and who built the castle and after whom the place was named "Altmannstein". His grandson Ulrich II sold the castle in 1291 to Duke Ludwig of Bavaria, who later became Emperor Ludwig of Bavaria.
(taken from the Altmannstein website)

Magnificent valley view. Definitely worth a detour. Accessible between April and October from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Nice little castle with a great view :)