Stauf Castle
Stauf
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Burg Stauf stands in Stauf (Donnersbergkreis), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 10th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Stauf Castle stands in ruins on a rocky spur above the Eisbach valley, near the village of Stauf. Recorded as early as around 1012 under the name castellum Stoufenburc, it ranks among the oldest known fortified structures in the Palatinate region. Destroyed during the German Peasants' War in 1525, it later served for a time as a source of building stone before its remains were protected. Visitors can still make out the outline of an outer bailey, a middle bailey and the inner stronghold.
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What to know
- The ruin is reached only by a woodland track from Stauf, with no direct road access.
- There are no set opening hours or admission fees, as it is a freely accessible ruin.
- The ground is uneven and sloping, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
- Only wall fragments and foundations remain, there is no restored building to tour.
- The site has been maintained by a local association since 2009.
Where this château is
Stauf · Donnersbergkreis · Rheinland-Pfalz
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Address
Burgweg 7, 67304 Eisenberg (Pfalz)-Stauf
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- Heritage status
- Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
- Period of construction
- 10th century
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Frequently asked
- Can Stauf Castle be visited freely?
- Yes, the ruin is freely accessible with no opening hours or entrance fee.
- How do you get to Stauf Castle?
- It is reached on foot from the village of Stauf via a woodland track.
- How old is Stauf Castle?
- It is first recorded around 1012, making it one of the oldest fortified sites in the Palatinate.
- What remains of Stauf Castle today?
- Wall fragments and foundations of the outer bailey, middle bailey and inner stronghold can still be seen.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
