Where is Burg Neu-Wolfstein located?

It stands above the town of Wolfstein, in the Landkreis Kusel, Rhineland-Palatinate, on a hill overlooking the town.

How old is Burg Neu-Wolfstein?

It was probably built between 1275 and 1324 under Rudolph of Habsburg, with its first recorded mention dating from 1324.

Can Burg Neu-Wolfstein still be visited today?

Yes, it survives as an accessible ruin, with the neck ditch, part of the enceinte, the shield wall and the castle gate still visible.

Why is Burg Neu-Wolfstein in ruins?

It was damaged and rebuilt several times over the centuries, was destroyed by French troops, and was eventually left to decay.

Burg Neuwolfstein

Wolfstein

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Burg Neu-Wolfstein stands in Wolfstein (Landkreis Kusel), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

What to know

The site is an open-air ruin with no confirmed fixed opening hours.
Reaching the castle involves a climb from the town of Wolfstein, as it sits on a 238-metre hill.
The certified Pfälzer Höhenweg hiking trail passes near the castle.
No verified information is available regarding an admission fee.
The ruin now serves as a war memorial.

Where this château is

Wolfstein · Landkreis Kusel · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Schlossgasse, 67752 Wolfstein

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Château phone number

+49 6382 791119

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 13th century

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Where is Burg Neu-Wolfstein located?: It stands above the town of Wolfstein, in the Landkreis Kusel, Rhineland-Palatinate, on a hill overlooking the town.
How old is Burg Neu-Wolfstein?: It was probably built between 1275 and 1324 under Rudolph of Habsburg, with its first recorded mention dating from 1324.
Can Burg Neu-Wolfstein still be visited today?: Yes, it survives as an accessible ruin, with the neck ditch, part of the enceinte, the shield wall and the castle gate still visible.
Why is Burg Neu-Wolfstein in ruins?: It was damaged and rebuilt several times over the centuries, was destroyed by French troops, and was eventually left to decay.