Wildenstein Castle (Palatinate)
Dannenfels
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Burg Wildenstein (Pfalz) stands in Dannenfels (Donnersbergkreis), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.
Wildenstein Castle stands as a ruin on a rocky spur above the Wildensteiner Tal, on the southern slope of the Donnersberg near Dannenfels. Built at the latest toward the end of the 12th century, it passed through numerous owners before falling into ruin, likely during the Peasants' War or the Thirty Years' War. Visitors today can still make out the remains of a shield wall, part of the enclosing wall, the former entrance, and a rock-cut well or cistern.
What to know
- The ruin can only be reached on foot, via a steep and rocky path from the Wildensteiner Tal.
- Parking is available between Dannenfels and Steinbach, at the 'Haus Wildenstein' stop.
- The site is freely accessible, with no opening hours or admission fee.
- Sturdy footwear is recommended for the forest walk and the steep final climb.
- There are no visitor facilities or amenities on site.
Practical information
- Visit duration
- Not verified
- Wheelchair access
- Not verified
- Dogs
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- Parking
- Parkmöglichkeit zwischen Dannenfels und Steinbach an der Haltestelle „Haus Wildenstein“
Where this château is
Dannenfels · Donnersbergkreis · Rheinland-Pfalz
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Address
67814 Dannenfels
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- Heritage status
- Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
- Period of construction
- 12th century
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Frequently asked
- Where is Wildenstein Castle located?
- It stands near Dannenfels, in the Donnersbergkreis, Rhineland-Palatinate, on a rocky spur above the Wildensteiner Tal.
- Can Wildenstein Castle be visited freely?
- Yes, the ruin is freely accessible, though it can only be reached on foot along a steep path.
- How old is Wildenstein Castle?
- It was likely built at the latest by the end of the 12th century.
- Why is Wildenstein Castle a ruin?
- It was probably destroyed during either the Peasants' War or the Thirty Years' War and never rebuilt.
- Where can I park to reach Wildenstein Castle?
- Parking is available between Dannenfels and Steinbach at the Haus Wildenstein stop, from where a marked trail leads to the ruin.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
