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Burgruine Rupprechtstein, Etzelwang

Burgruine Rupprechtstein

Etzelwang

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Etzelwang

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Burgruine Rupprechtstein stands in Etzelwang (Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgruine Rupprechtstein sits on a rocky spur 550 metres high above the hamlet of Rupprechtstein, part of the municipality of Etzelwang. What remains of this medieval stronghold is a stump of its keep, vaulted cellars and a deep draw well, traces of an outer and main bailey long since gone. The site is visited as an open air ruin overlooking the surrounding valley.

What to know

  • The site sits on a rocky spur and requires an approach on foot uphill.
  • Only partial remains survive: a stump of the keep, vaulted cellars and a well.
  • The ruin is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
  • No opening hours or fees are set, as the ruin is accessed freely outdoors.
  • Sturdy footwear is advisable since the ground around the ruins is uneven.

Where this château is

Etzelwang · Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach · Bayern

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Address

Rupprechtstein 2, 92268 Etzelwang

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Burgruine Rupprechtstein?
A stump of the keep, vaulted cellars and a deep well are the only surviving remains of the former stronghold.
Where is the Burgruine Rupprechtstein located?
In Etzelwang, in the Landkreis Amberg-Sulzbach, Bavaria, on a rocky spur above the hamlet of Rupprechtstein.
Can the Burgruine Rupprechtstein be visited freely?
Yes, it is an open air ruin with no fixed hours or admission fees.
How old is the Burgruine Rupprechtstein?
It dates to roughly the 13th century, with the lords of Rupprechtstein first recorded in 1243.

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Sources

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

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