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Burg Löwenstein (Pfalz), Niedermoschel

Burg Löwenstein

Niedermoschel

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Niedermoschel

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Open within 20 km

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Burg Löwenstein (Pfalz) stands in Niedermoschel (Donnersbergkreis), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Löwenstein is a ruined hilltop castle standing at 210 metres above Niedermoschel, in the Donnersbergkreis. Only remnants of the palas survive from this medieval stronghold, and the site today belongs to private owners who use the grounds as pasture for livestock. A visit suits those drawn to local history and quiet fortified ruins rather than anyone expecting a well preserved building.

What to know

  • The ruin stands on private land currently used as pasture, so visitors should remain respectful of the site.
  • Only remains of the palas survive, this is not an intact fortress.
  • No opening hours, fees or visitor facilities are known for this site.
  • Reaching the ruin involves climbing to a rocky outcrop, sturdy footwear is advisable.
  • The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.

Where this château is

Niedermoschel · Donnersbergkreis · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

67822 Niedermoschel

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Can Burg Löwenstein be visited freely?
The land is privately owned and used as pasture, so visitors should keep to paths and respect the site.
What remains of Burg Löwenstein today?
Only remnants of the palas from the former medieval castle have survived.
Why is Burg Löwenstein in ruins?
It was damaged during the German Peasants' War in 1525 and finally destroyed by French troops in 1689 during the War of the Palatine Succession.
Who built Burg Löwenstein?
It was likely built by the Lewenstein family, first documented through Emmerich von Lewenstein in 1227.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

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