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Burg Burgschnabel

Burgschnabel Castle

Hilst

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Where
Hilst

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Burg Burgschnabel stands in Hilst (Landkreis Südwestpfalz), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Burgschnabel, also known as Burg Schnabel, is a former hilltop refuge fortification that no longer stands, located near the village of Hilst in Rhineland-Palatinate. It sat within a wooded area at an elevation of 330 metres, at the edge of Hilst on the way toward Schweixer Mühle. The former enclosure measured roughly 120 by 45 metres, and traces of its earthen ramparts can still be made out today. No structures remain above ground, only the shaped terrain hints at the former defensive site.

What to know

  • The site lies in woodland outside the village of Hilst and is reached on foot.
  • No standing structures remain, only traces of earthen ramparts.
  • No information on protection status, opening times or fees is available for this site.
  • A visit is more of a forest walk than an architectural discovery.
  • Expect a wooded, sloping path away from main roads.

Where this château is

Hilst · Landkreis Südwestpfalz · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Hilst, Landkreis Südwestpfalz

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

What remains of Burg Burgschnabel today?
Only traces of earthen ramparts survive, no standing buildings remain.
Where is Burg Burgschnabel located?
Near the village of Hilst, in the Südwestpfalz district of Rhineland-Palatinate, at 330 metres elevation in woodland.
Can Burg Burgschnabel be freely visited?
No opening hours or fees are documented, so it is a woodland site rather than a managed visitor attraction.
What was the original purpose of Burg Burgschnabel?
It served as a refuge fortification, a Fliehburg, set on a hillside above the surrounding land.

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