Burg Zullenstein
Biblis
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- Biblis
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Burg Stein stands in Biblis (Landkreis Bergstraße), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 9th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Burg Stein, also known as Burg Zullenstein, lies near the former course of the Rhine at Biblis, in the Landkreis Bergstraße in Hesse. What remains is not a standing castle but an archaeological site: foundations uncovered within the Steiner Wald forest, bearing witness to successive occupations from Roman times through the 17th century. The remains trace a long history, from an ancient river outpost to a medieval episcopal stronghold, later destroyed and forgotten until its rediscovery in the 20th century. Visitors come here for the walk and the history rather than for standing walls.
What to know
- The site consists only of foundations and archaeological remains, with no standing building to visit.
- Access is on foot, about 1.5 km, starting where the Natostraße ends in Biblis-Nordheim, past the Rheinfähre restaurant.
- A signposted circular trail with information boards and benches allows for a self-guided visit.
- Further background on the site's history can be found at the Burg Stein Museum in Biblis-Nordheim, open Sunday mornings or by appointment.
- The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Hesse.
Where this château is
Biblis · Landkreis Bergstraße · Hessen
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Address
68647 Biblis
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- Heritage status
- Kulturdenkmal in Hessen
- Period of construction
- 9th century
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Frequently asked
- Are there any visible walls left at Burg Stein?
- No, only archaeological foundations have been uncovered within the Steiner Wald forest; no building still stands.
- How do you get to Burg Stein in Biblis?
- Park near the Rheinfähre restaurant in Biblis-Nordheim, then walk about 1.5 km from the end of Natostraße.
- Since when has this site been known?
- The remains were rediscovered in 1957 during oil drilling work and later excavated by state archaeologists between 1970 and 1972.
- Where can I learn more about the history of Burg Stein?
- The Burg Stein Museum, run by a local history association in Biblis-Nordheim, displays material about the site.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
