Can you visit the Burgruine Poppberg freely?

Yes, the ruin can be accessed at any time without booking, as it is an open air site with no set opening hours.

Who built the Burgruine Poppberg?

It was likely built in the 13th century by the Counts of Sulzbach, later passing through several owners, including Emperor Charles IV.

What remains to see on site?

The most notable remains are the well preserved multi storey palas and the ruins of a defensive tower at the highest point of the site.

Is the climb to the ruin difficult?

The slope itself is only moderate, but the ground is rocky and uneven, so reasonable fitness and sturdy footwear are advisable.

Burgruine Poppberg

Birgland

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Where: Birgland

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Burgruine Poppberg stands in Birgland (Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burgruine Poppberg crowns the rocky summit of the Poppberg, 652 metres high, above the village of the same name in the municipality of Birgland. Built probably in the 13th century by the Counts of Sulzbach, it passed through the hands of several notable owners, including Emperor Charles IV, before falling into ruin after 1550. Visitors today find the remains of a well preserved multi storey palas and the traces of a defensive tower perched on the highest point of the site.

What to know

The ruin site is freely accessible at any time, with no fixed opening hours.
Reaching it requires walking uphill from the village of Poppberg over rocky, uneven ground, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
The site is outdoors and has no visitor infrastructure, there is no ticket office or staff.
The climb to the summit is only moderately steep, but the terrain around the walls is rough.
The ruin is privately owned, which calls for respectful behaviour around the remains.

Where this château is

Birgland · Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach · Bayern

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92262 Birgland

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Burgruine Poppberg freely?: Yes, the ruin can be accessed at any time without booking, as it is an open air site with no set opening hours.
Who built the Burgruine Poppberg?: It was likely built in the 13th century by the Counts of Sulzbach, later passing through several owners, including Emperor Charles IV.
What remains to see on site?: The most notable remains are the well preserved multi storey palas and the ruins of a defensive tower at the highest point of the site.
Is the climb to the ruin difficult?: The slope itself is only moderate, but the ground is rocky and uneven, so reasonable fitness and sturdy footwear are advisable.