コンラーツロイトの洞窟・トップ13

The hilltop castle of Uprode was built around 1320 by the Knights of Sparneck to secure their ancestral lands. The Swabian League destroyed it on July 11, 1523. With the destruction of their castles, the people of Sparneck also lost influence in their ancestral territory. The castle has been a ruin ever since. Remains of walls, foundations, and moats are visible in the forest. Scattered pieces of the demolished tower are also still clearly visible. There has been no safeguarding of its existence to date, so the ruins continue to deteriorate.

Great hiking trail, very beautiful

Right next to the Waldsteinhaus rises a mighty rock face containing the remains of the surrounding walls of the former main castle, the "Red Castle." Stone steps through the castle gate lead to the inner courtyard, which formerly housed various buildings (a gatehouse, a residential tower, and a cistern). The castle was built in the 14th century by the Lords of Sparneck; it was destroyed by the Swabian League in midsummer 1523. In the summer of 2024, the "Red Castle" was renovated and is now open to visitors again.

You should definitely take the Rittersteig with you on the way up to the ruins. Good fitness required 😜

If the Waldsteinhaus is on the way, it's a must to take a break, friendly service, huge portions at reasonable prices. simply recommended. There are parking spaces on site so you have a good starting point for the upcoming tour. We will be back

Old ruin in the forest. Very nice to watch and relax.

Very nice restaurant on the Waldstein. Very tasty food with friendly service and good location.

Steep climb over stairs to the ruins of Epprechtstein Castle.