When was Burg Greifenstein built?

The construction date is unknown; the earliest written records date from the fourteenth century.

Who owned Burg Greifenstein?

It was held as a fief of the Counts of Katzenelnbogen and occupied by their ministerial vassals.

Why is Burg Greifenstein in ruins?

It is believed to have been destroyed during the siege of Burg Hohenstein in 1639-1640.

Is Burg Greifenstein connected to Burg Hohenstein?

Yes, the two neighbouring fortifications share an intertwined history and stand on the same wooded spur.

Burg Greifenstein (Hohenstein)

Greifenstein (Hohenstein) Castle

Burg-Hohenstein

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Burg Greifenstein (Hohenstein) stands in Burg-Hohenstein (Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Greifenstein is a ruined spur castle set on a wooded ridge in the Aar valley of the Taunus, standing close to Burg Hohenstein, with which its history is closely intertwined. What remains today are stretches of wall, carved steps and traces of stonework cut directly into the rock. The exact date of its construction is unknown, though the site was inhabited for centuries before falling into ruin in the seventeenth century.

What to know

The ruin lies about 200 metres from Burg Hohenstein, on the same steep, wooded ridge.
Only fragmentary remains survive, there is no restored building or known visitor facility on site.
The ground drops steeply on several sides, so sturdy footwear and a degree of fitness are advisable.
The site is protected as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany, meaning excavation or the collection of finds requires authorisation.

Where this château is

Burg-Hohenstein · Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis · Hessen

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Burgstraße 12, 65329 Hohenstein-Burg Hohenstein

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

When was Burg Greifenstein built?: The construction date is unknown; the earliest written records date from the fourteenth century.
Who owned Burg Greifenstein?: It was held as a fief of the Counts of Katzenelnbogen and occupied by their ministerial vassals.
Why is Burg Greifenstein in ruins?: It is believed to have been destroyed during the siege of Burg Hohenstein in 1639-1640.
Is Burg Greifenstein connected to Burg Hohenstein?: Yes, the two neighbouring fortifications share an intertwined history and stand on the same wooded spur.