Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 954 out of 1025 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord
Location: Sankt Martin, Südliche Weinstraße, Südpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
The Burgschänke with its bright and airy guest room and wonderful wine and beer garden is idyllically situated in the forest and in the vineyards, in the outer bailey of the Kropsburg. Not only because of the excellent location and the beautiful surroundings, but also because of the good food and the very pleasant atmosphere, the Burgschänke an der Kropsburg is a popular and often visited destination. You can't always count on a free spot if you're lucky, but the host family will be happy to take your reservation. Overnight possible.
January 18, 2017
The Kropsburg located above St. Martin, is a privately owned castle with Gastronomie.Man has a good view of the surrounding vineyards from the castle. If you follow the red dot hiking mark, you will walk in the direction of Kalmit.
October 14, 2018
The Kropsburg is located in the district of the southern Palatinate wine-growing community St. Martin in the district of Südliche Weinstrasse (Rhineland-Palatinate).
Before its destruction in 1689, it was u. a. Seat of the highest barons of the empire, the Knights of Dalberg. A successor building erected in 1771 by a Dalberg descendant from the rubble in the courtyard of the lower castle was operated as a restaurant. This restaurant is now closed and the castle is no longer accessible. However, there is a newer restaurant in the outer bailey.
March 1, 2020
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Location: Sankt Martin, Südliche Weinstraße, Südpfalz, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany