When was the Burg Neuhaus an der Eger built?

It was built around 1380 by Erhard Forster von Selb to counter Hohenzollern expansion in the region.

Why is the Burg Neuhaus an der Eger in ruins?

It was destroyed in 1412 by troops of the Egerer Einung after a long feud, and much of what remained was later lost to a 20th century basalt quarry.

What can still be seen at the site today?

Visitors can see a ditch cut into the rock and the foundations of one of the castle's buildings, as most of the structure has disappeared.

Is the Burg Neuhaus an der Eger connected to the nearby Schloss Neuhaus?

Yes, a more modest manor house was built in 1770 at the foot of the hill by the von Schirnding family, though it has no architectural link to the ruined medieval castle.

Neuhaus Castle on the Eger

Hohenberg an der Eger

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Where: Hohenberg an der Eger

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Burg Neuhaus an der Eger stands in Hohenberg an der Eger (Landkreis Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burg Neuhaus an der Eger is a ruined castle standing on a basalt outcrop above the Eger valley, near Hohenberg an der Eger. Built around 1380 to check the Hohenzollern's territorial ambitions in the area, it was destroyed in 1412 during a conflict with the town of Eger. What remains today is limited, as large parts of the site were lost to a basalt quarry during the 20th century. Visitors can still make out the foundations of one of the inner castle's buildings and a ditch cut into the rock.

What to know

The site sits on a wooded hilltop and is reached on foot, requiring a moderate level of fitness.
Only limited remains survive, as this is a heavily eroded ruin rather than a restored castle.
The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, fees, or visitor facilities.

Where this château is

Hohenberg an der Eger · Landkreis Wunsiedel i. Fichtelgebirge · Bayern

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95691 Hohenberg an der Eger

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

When was the Burg Neuhaus an der Eger built?: It was built around 1380 by Erhard Forster von Selb to counter Hohenzollern expansion in the region.
Why is the Burg Neuhaus an der Eger in ruins?: It was destroyed in 1412 by troops of the Egerer Einung after a long feud, and much of what remained was later lost to a 20th century basalt quarry.
What can still be seen at the site today?: Visitors can see a ditch cut into the rock and the foundations of one of the castle's buildings, as most of the structure has disappeared.
Is the Burg Neuhaus an der Eger connected to the nearby Schloss Neuhaus?: Yes, a more modest manor house was built in 1770 at the foot of the hill by the von Schirnding family, though it has no architectural link to the ruined medieval castle.