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Burgruine Konstein, Wellheim

Burg Konstein

Wellheim

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Wellheim

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Burgruine Konstein stands in Wellheim (Landkreis Eichstätt), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgruine Konstein sits atop a 427-metre rocky outcrop above the village of Konstein, part of the municipality of Wellheim in Bavaria. Little remains of the medieval stronghold beyond fragments of the outer wall and a restored round-arched gate, traces of a turbulent past marked by repeated destruction and rebuilding. The site can be visited freely in the open air, with an information panel on location recounting its history.

What to know

  • The site is freely accessible, with no known opening hours or admission fees.
  • Only fragments remain, sections of wall and a restored arched gate, as the original tower has vanished.
  • Reaching the ruin requires a walk up the rocky outcrop, involving some physical effort.
  • An information panel on site provides background on the fortress's history.
  • Nearby stands the Apostelkirche, formerly the castle chapel founded in the 14th century.

Where this château is

Wellheim · Landkreis Eichstätt · Bayern

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Address

Wellheim, Landkreis Eichstätt

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you still visit the Burgruine Konstein today?
Yes, the site is freely accessible, though only wall fragments and a restored gate remain, with no intact buildings.
Why is Burg Konstein in ruins?
It was destroyed in 1505 during the Landshut War of Succession, rebuilt, then damaged again in the Peasants' War and the Thirty Years' War before being used as a stone quarry.
How long does a visit take?
No official duration is given, but since only a few remains can be seen, a visit is usually short.
Is there parking or easy access to the site?
No verified information is available regarding parking or accessibility.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Eichstätt