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Burgruine Lutzmannstein, Velburg

Burg Lutzmannstein

Velburg

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Velburg

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Burgruine Lutzmannstein stands in Velburg (Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burg Lutzmannstein ruin stands on a hill in the municipal area of Velburg, in the Upper Palatinate. Founded around the middle of the 12th century, it was the seat of a lordship that passed through several noble families, including the Notthafft von Wernberg. Destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, only ruins remain today, near the remnants of the abandoned village of Lutzmannstein.

What to know

  • The site is located at Velburg, in the Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria.
  • It is a ruin listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria, with no known visitor facilities.
  • The neighbouring village of Lutzmannstein was cleared after 1951 and later used for military purposes, which hastened the destruction of the nearby manor house.
  • No opening hours, admission fees or accessibility information are documented for this ruin, so visitors should check locally.

Where this château is

Velburg · Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz · Bayern

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Address

92355 Velburg

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Where is the Burg Lutzmannstein ruin located?
It lies at Velburg, in the Landkreis Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Bavaria.
When was Burg Lutzmannstein founded?
It was probably founded around the middle of the 12th century by Adalbert Lutzmann.
Why is Burg Lutzmannstein in ruins?
It was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War, along with the nearby St. Ottilien chapel.
Can the Burg Lutzmannstein ruin be visited today?
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Sources

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

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