Can Burg Forst still be visited?

No proper building survives, only ground-level remains such as the moat and wall fragments, freely accessible outdoors.

Who built Burg Forst?

Ludwig de Forest is recorded as its probable builder in a 1283 document, before the lords of Gleimenhain took ownership in the 14th century.

Why did Burg Forst disappear?

Already in ruins by 1478, it continued to decay, and in 1563 an agreement with the Electorate of Mainz confirmed it would not be rebuilt.

Where exactly is Burg Forst located?

It lies at the edge of a forest within the municipality of Stadtallendorf, between the villages of Niederklein and Neustadt, in the Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf.

Burg Forst

Forst Castle

Stadtallendorf

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Stadtallendorf

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Burg Jesberg (Jesberg Castle)Open to visitors20 km

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Burg Forst stands in Stadtallendorf (Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf), in Hesse, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Forst is a former moated castle, now vanished, standing at the edge of a forest within the municipality of Stadtallendorf. It is not a castle to tour in the usual sense, but an archaeological site where the moat and overgrown fragments of wall still remain. Visitors can make out the outline of a near-square enclosure and a residential tower, though no structure still stands upright.

What to know

No standing building remains, only the moat and overgrown wall fragments.
The site lies at the edge of a forest, between Niederklein and Neustadt, away from tourist routes.
No verified information exists on opening hours, fees or facilities.
A visit means a free outdoor walk, with no visitor infrastructure.

Where this château is

Stadtallendorf · Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf · Hessen

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Address

Stadtallendorf, Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can Burg Forst still be visited?: No proper building survives, only ground-level remains such as the moat and wall fragments, freely accessible outdoors.
Who built Burg Forst?: Ludwig de Forest is recorded as its probable builder in a 1283 document, before the lords of Gleimenhain took ownership in the 14th century.
Why did Burg Forst disappear?: Already in ruins by 1478, it continued to decay, and in 1563 an agreement with the Electorate of Mainz confirmed it would not be rebuilt.
Where exactly is Burg Forst located?: It lies at the edge of a forest within the municipality of Stadtallendorf, between the villages of Niederklein and Neustadt, in the Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf.