ブーヘンバッハの洞窟・トップ15

The marked connecting path from Falkenstein Castle ruins along the rocks directly east does not exist. Caution: Danger of falling! You must descend from the ruins back into the Engenbach Valley.

The access path through the Engenbach Valley is overgrown with tall grass. Beware of ticks! Ticks are very numerous and aggressive this year.

Only a part of the wall and a tower wall remain.

The castle was first mentioned in documents in 1079. The relatively extensive area is not secured. Enter the ruins at your own risk! The center of the castle is located on a hill surrounded by a deep moat. There is still an impressive wall at the top. Crashed and fallen trees are lying everywhere. But if you like castles and forests, you're in good hands here. Below the remains of the wall in the middle you have a wonderful view towards the Höllental entrance. The streets here were probably also the reason for the construction of the castle. For more information see e.g. here: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Wiesneck

The climb is narrow and quite steep at the top, but there is a railing. It's best not to go in the rain. There are more ruins to see at Bubenstein, but the view from Falkenstein to Hirschsprung is fantastic. If you pass here, it is worth taking a detour to both ruins.

Great view. You should be surefooted. Making fire is forbidden.

The tower is not open. According to a sign, keys for the door can be borrowed from the forest restaurant just below.

There is not much left of the once mighty ruins, but still worth the climb! https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Falkenstein_(H%C3%B6llental)