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Burg Schwarzenfels, Sinntal

Burg Schwarzenfels

Schwarzenfels Castle

Sinntal

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Burg Schwarzenfels stands in Sinntal (Main-Kinzig-Kreis), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Schwarzenfels rises at 427 metres above the village of Schwarzenfels, in the municipality of Sinntal. Built of the dark dolerite stone that gave it its name, this medieval ruin still shows substantial stretches of wall along with a 25 metre keep, restored with a modern staircase and a glass and metal viewing platform. Visitors can also see the large stable building from 1557 and an ornate portal dated 1621, a reminder of the period when the fortress was converted into a residence.

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What to know

  • Climbing the keep leads to a fitted viewing platform overlooking the valley.
  • A youth hostel has occupied the upper floor of the stable building since 1979.
  • The site is managed by the Hessian state palaces and gardens administration and has been leased to a local association since 2007.
  • A historical Christmas market is held there as a periodic event.
  • Reaching the ruin means climbing a hill, so a certain level of physical effort is required.

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Where this château is

Sinntal · Main-Kinzig-Kreis · Hessen

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Address

Schloßgasse 24, 36391 Sinntal

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Hessen
Period of construction
13th century

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Frequently asked

Where does the name Burg Schwarzenfels come from?
It comes from the dark dolerite stone used to build the fortress.
Is Burg Schwarzenfels a ruin or a restored castle?
It is a ruin, though the keep and the stable building have been restored while the rest remains in ruined condition.
Can visitors stay overnight there?
A youth hostel has occupied the upper floor of the stable building since 1979.
How old is Burg Schwarzenfels?
It was first documented in 1280 and dates from the 13th century.
Who manages the site today?
It belongs to the Hessian state palaces and gardens administration and has been leased to a local association since 2007.

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Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Main-Kinzig-Kreis

From the same period — 13e siècle