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Burgruine Löwenstein (Hessen), Bad Zwesten

Burg Löwenstein

Bad Zwesten

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Burgruine Löwenstein (Hessen) stands in Bad Zwesten (Schwalm-Eder-Kreis), in Hesse, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a hilltop in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Hesse, the Burg Löwenstein preserves the remains of a fortress founded in the early 13th century by Werner II von Bischoffshausen. Abandoned by the late 16th century and further damaged by imperial troops in 1635, it survives today as a partially restored ruin, dominated by its 26-metre keep. Sections of the old walls, about a metre high, and a moat still surround much of the former complex.

What to know

  • The keep, restored in 2002, functions as a viewing tower and can be climbed freely.
  • The site sits on a wooded hilltop, so reaching it involves walking uphill.
  • From the top of the keep, views extend over the Löwensteiner Grund and toward Kellerwald-Edersee National Park.
  • No fixed opening hours or admission fees apply to visiting the ruin.
  • Archaeological excavations continue intermittently, depending on available funding.

Where this château is

Bad Zwesten · Schwalm-Eder-Kreis · Hessen

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Address

Schiffelborner Str. 41, 34596 Bad Zwesten

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Who built the Burg Löwenstein?
Werner II von Bischoffshausen had it completed in 1236, naming it in honour of his wife Gertrud von Itter.
Why is the Burg Löwenstein in ruins?
It lost its strategic importance with the rise of firearms, was abandoned by the late 16th century, and suffered further damage from imperial troops in 1635 during the Thirty Years' War.
Can visitors climb the keep?
Yes, the 26-metre keep has been restored and serves as a public viewing tower.
How long does a visit take?
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