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Burgruine in Simmelsdorf, Simmelsdorf

Wildenfels Castle

Simmelsdorf

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Simmelsdorf

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Burgruine in Simmelsdorf stands in Simmelsdorf (Landkreis Nürnberger Land), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgruine Wildenfels stands on a rocky summit in the Franconian Jura, just north of the village of Wildenfels, part of the municipality of Simmelsdorf. Built around 1300 by the lords of Wildenstein, it was destroyed during the German Peasants' War in 1525, rebuilt, and then ruined for good in the Second Margrave War of 1553. Remains of the palas, the keep and the surrounding walls still stand among the trees.

What to know

  • Access to the ruin is free, with no fees or fixed opening times.
  • The site is reached on foot from the village of Wildenfels by following a signposted path up the rocky outcrop.
  • A small cave, the Burghöhle, lies at the foot of the ruin.
  • There is no visitor facility on site, only wall remnants and the partly collapsed keep can be seen.
  • Sturdy footwear is advisable as the ground is rocky and the climb has some elevation gain.

Where this château is

Simmelsdorf · Landkreis Nürnberger Land · Bayern

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Address

Simmelsdorf, Landkreis Nürnberger Land

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Burgruine Wildenfels freely?
Yes, it is freely accessible at any time, with no ticket or opening hours.
Who built the Burgruine Wildenfels?
It was built around 1300 by the lords of Wildenstein, one of whom, Dietrich III, took the name of Wildenfels.
Why is the Burgruine Wildenfels in ruins?
It was destroyed in 1525 during the Peasants' War, rebuilt, and then destroyed again in 1553 in the Second Margrave War, never to be rebuilt since.
How long does it take to visit the Burgruine Wildenfels?
No duration is specified, but the walk up from Wildenfels and a look around the ruin typically take under an hour.
Can you drive to the Burgruine Wildenfels?
Access is on foot from the village of Wildenfels; no specific parking information is given.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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