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Burg Blumenstein, Schönau

Blumenstein Castle

Schönau

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Burg Blumenstein stands in Schönau (Landkreis Südwestpfalz), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Blumenstein Castle is a 13th century ruin perched on a freestanding rock south of Schönau-Gebüg, in the Wasgau range. The site is divided into three parts, and a rock-cut staircase leads up to the middle and upper sections. Its most distinctive feature is the shield wall built of bossed ashlar blocks, a construction style typical of castles in this region. From the ruins, visitors can look out over the Schönauertal valley.

What to know

  • The ruin sits in an open natural setting with no fixed opening hours or admission fees.
  • Access is on foot, via a hiking trail followed by a rock-cut staircase leading to the middle and upper parts.
  • The uneven terrain and stone steps call for sturdy footwear and reasonable fitness.
  • The site forms part of the Deutsch-Französischer Burgenweg and is often combined with the nearby Wasigenstein ruin.
  • No parking, admission fee or accessibility information is given for this site.

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Opening hours

Monday (today)00:00-24:00
Tuesday00:00-24:00
Wednesday00:00-24:00
Thursday00:00-24:00
Friday00:00-24:00
Saturday00:00-24:00
Sunday00:00-24:00
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Where this château is

Schönau · Landkreis Südwestpfalz · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

66996 Schönau (Pfalz)

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction
13th century

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Frequently asked

Where is Blumenstein Castle located?
It stands near Schönau, in the Landkreis Südwestpfalz district of Rhineland-Palatinate, on an isolated rock in the Wasgau range.
How old is Blumenstein Castle?
It dates back to the 13th century.
Can Blumenstein Castle be visited freely?
Yes, the ruin is an open-air site accessible at any time, with no set hours or entrance fee.
Is the climb to Blumenstein Castle difficult?
It involves walking along a trail and then climbing a rock-cut staircase to reach the middle and upper sections.
What can be seen at Blumenstein Castle?
Visitors can see the bossed-ashlar shield wall and enjoy views over the Schönauertal valley.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Südwestpfalz

From the same period — 13e siècle