Can you still visit Burg Koberstein?

There is no building left to visit; the site consists of shallow depressions marking the former moat lines.

When was Burg Koberstein built?

It was built between 1343 and 1358 by the knight Johann von Kobern, who later took the name Johann von Koberstein.

Why did Burg Koberstein disappear?

It fell into decay during the 18th century and was almost completely dismantled.

Where exactly was Burg Koberstein located?

It stood in the valley floor along the Erbach stream, in the Niedererbach hamlet near Obererbach in the Altenkirchen district.

Burg Koberstein

Koberstein Castle

Obererbach

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Obererbach

Burg Koberstein stands in Obererbach (Landkreis Altenkirchen), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Recorded dating: 14th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Koberstein was a valley-floor stronghold built in the 14th century near Obererbach, in the Westerwald region. No standing remains survive today; only shallow depressions in the ground hint at the course of its former moats. The site will mainly appeal to those interested in local history and medieval archaeology rather than visitors hoping to explore a standing building.

What to know

No visible structure remains of Burg Koberstein; only ground depressions mark the line of its former moats.
The site lies southeast of the Alt-Koberstein farm, in the Niedererbach hamlet near Obererbach.
Some worked stones from the castle's walls were reused in the stable buildings of the nearby Alt-Koberstein farm.
There are no opening hours, fees or visitor facilities to expect, as this is an open archaeological site with no standing structure.

Where this château is

Obererbach · Landkreis Altenkirchen · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

PM65+5C Obererbach (Westerwald)

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 14th century

Frequently asked

Can you still visit Burg Koberstein?: There is no building left to visit; the site consists of shallow depressions marking the former moat lines.
When was Burg Koberstein built?: It was built between 1343 and 1358 by the knight Johann von Kobern, who later took the name Johann von Koberstein.
Why did Burg Koberstein disappear?: It fell into decay during the 18th century and was almost completely dismantled.
Where exactly was Burg Koberstein located?: It stood in the valley floor along the Erbach stream, in the Niedererbach hamlet near Obererbach in the Altenkirchen district.