Blumenstein Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 645 out of 654 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Biosphärenreservat Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord
Location: Schönau (Pfalz), Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Best Hikes to Blumenstein Castle Ruins
- Easy
4.0
(2)
8
Schanzenberg Rock Formation – Small viewpoint loop from Gebüg01:09
3.69km
140m
Intermediate4.8
(100)
370
Blumenstein Castle Ruins – Château du Wasigenstein loop from Gebüg03:21
9.90km
450m
Expert4.8
(54)
239
Château du Wasigenstein – Blumenstein Castle Ruins loop from Schönau (Pfalz)08:35
27.5km
1,000m
Tips
The Blumenstein is a typical Wasgauer Felsenburg, which like many others was built in the 13th century. Stairs hewn into the rock lead all the way up to the plateau where a keep once stood. Precisely because the Blumenstein is so small, its plateau invites you to take a cozy snack break. An insider tip.
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•July 6, 2016
A ruin of a rock castle in the southern Palatinate Forest, in the German part of Wasgau (Rhineland-Palatinate). Only small remains of the wall have survived from the castle. It is said to be the highest (highest) rock castle in Germany.
translated by•March 5, 2018
The Blumenstein castle ruins are one of the highest castle ruins in the Palatinate. Typical Wasgauburg from the 13th century, picturesquely situated on a free-standing rock. Probably destroyed during the Peasants' War in 1525.
Source: dahner-felsenland.de
If someone is not quite sure-footed or has a head for heights, it might be better to stay down.translated by•March 16, 2019
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Description
Location: Schönau (Pfalz), Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Best Hikes to Blumenstein Castle Ruins
- Easy
4.0
(2)
8
Schanzenberg Rock Formation – Small viewpoint loop from Gebüg01:09
3.69km
140m
Intermediate4.8
(100)
370
Blumenstein Castle Ruins – Château du Wasigenstein loop from Gebüg03:21
9.90km
450m
Expert4.8
(54)
239
Château du Wasigenstein – Blumenstein Castle Ruins loop from Schönau (Pfalz)08:35
27.5km
1,000m
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