Neidstein Castle is a 16th century castle, it was built in 1513 as the residence of the von Brand family. According to finds and documentation, the original castle complex came from around 1050. In the course of the “Bavarian War”, the castle was burned down in the early 16th century. Below the castle, the "New Neidstein Castle" was built in 1513 on a rock terrace. The castle was owned by Hollywood actor and Oscar winner Nicolas Cage from 2006 to 2009, it is currently privately owned and unfortunately cannot be visited.

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Rombea

August 9, 2019

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Neidstein Castle is a 16th century castle in the municipality of Etzelwang in the district of Amberg-Sulzbach. The castle was owned by Hollywood actor and Oscar winner Nicolas Cage from 2006 to 2009. The castle is currently privately owned and unfortunately can not be visited.

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August 27, 2020

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The early medieval Neidstein Castle belonged to the Lords of Neidstein in the 12th century.
A Neupert von Nitstein, Ministerale of the Counts of Sulzbach, is mentioned in a document …

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2. Knappenberg Ridge Trail – Stairs to the Castle loop from Etzelwang

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3. Seven Brothers and the Big Bear – Neidstein Castle loop from Etzelwang

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Location: Etzelwang, Amberg-Sulzbach, Upper Palatinate, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Neidstein Castle – Stairs to the Castle loop from Neukirchen (b Sulzbach-Rosenberg)

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