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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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.

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March 16, 2019

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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.

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1. Wasigenstein Castle – Blumenstein castle ruins loop from Schönau (Pfalz)

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08:36

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2. Blumenstein castle ruins – Klingelfels loop from Gebüg

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440m

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3. Klingelfels – Petit-Arnsberg Castle loop from Grand-Wasigenstein

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04:24

520m

530m

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Location: Schönau (Pfalz), Südwestpfalz, Palatinate Forest, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Blumenstein castle ruins

1. Wasigenstein Castle – Blumenstein castle ruins loop from Schönau (Pfalz)

2. Blumenstein castle ruins – Klingelfels loop from Gebüg

3. Klingelfels – Petit-Arnsberg Castle loop from Grand-Wasigenstein

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