Where is Waldstein Castle located?

It lies near Fischerbach in Ortenaukreis, Baden-Württemberg, on a 510-metre hill in the Waldstein valley.

What remains of Waldstein Castle today?

Only a few wall fragments remain on the former rock plateau, as the castle fell into ruin after 1500.

Who built Waldstein Castle?

It was built by the lords of Waldstein, first mentioned in connection with the castle in 1353.

Can Waldstein Castle be visited freely?

There is no verified information on opening hours or organised access, as the site is an open-air ruin.

Waldstein Castle

Fischerbach

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Where: Fischerbach

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Burg Waldstein stands in Fischerbach (Ortenaukreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 14th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Waldstein Castle is a former hilltop fortress, now vanished, whose remains lie on a rocky spur at an elevation of 510 metres, near the Franzosenhof in the Waldstein valley close to Fischerbach. Built by the lords of Waldstein and first recorded in 1353, it fell into ruin after 1500. The site stood on a rock plateau roughly 40 by 10 metres, defended on the west by a double ditch and rampart, and on the south by a neck ditch and a shield-wall-like rock outcrop. Only scant wall fragments survive today.

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What to know

This is a very sparse ruin, with only a few wall remnants still visible.
The site sits on a rocky spur in the Waldstein valley, so reaching it involves a walk uphill.
There are no opening hours, fees or visitor facilities to expect, as the site is not managed as a typical tourist attraction.
Visitors hoping for an imposing fortress will be disappointed, as only a rock plateau and traces of ditches remain.

Where this château is

Fischerbach · Ortenaukreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Waldstein 24, 77716 Fischerbach

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 14th century

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Where is Waldstein Castle located?: It lies near Fischerbach in Ortenaukreis, Baden-Württemberg, on a 510-metre hill in the Waldstein valley.
What remains of Waldstein Castle today?: Only a few wall fragments remain on the former rock plateau, as the castle fell into ruin after 1500.
Who built Waldstein Castle?: It was built by the lords of Waldstein, first mentioned in connection with the castle in 1353.
Can Waldstein Castle be visited freely?: There is no verified information on opening hours or organised access, as the site is an open-air ruin.