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Burgruine Treffelstein, Treffelstein

Burg Treffelstein

Treffelstein

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

The Burgruine Treffelstein sits on a 523-metre rocky outcrop above the village of Treffelstein, in the Landkreis Cham in Bavaria. Of the former medieval stronghold, only the round keep, known as the Drachenturm and standing about 15 metres tall, has survived. Destroyed by Swedish troops in 1634 and abandoned after a fire in 1695, the site now consists of this single stone tower. From the top, visitors get a wide view over the surrounding countryside.

What to know

  • Only the round keep, known as the Drachenturm, still stands on the site.
  • Access to the tower is via a door fitted with an ID card reader, allowing entry at any time of day.
  • The site is outdoors and can be visited freely, with no fixed opening hours.
  • Reaching the top means climbing a staircase to the entrance, located about 10 metres above ground.
  • The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.

Where this château is

Treffelstein · Landkreis Cham · Bayern

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Address

Burgstraße 6, 93492 Treffelstein

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Can you still visit the Burgruine Treffelstein today?
Yes, only the keep known as the Drachenturm remains standing and it can be climbed as a viewing tower.
How do you get inside the tower?
The entrance, about 10 metres above ground, opens with an ID card reader, allowing access at any time.
Why is the castle in ruins?
It was destroyed by Swedish troops in 1634 and finally abandoned after a fire in 1695.
What can you see from the top?
From the top of the keep there is a wide view over the surrounding countryside of the Landkreis Cham.

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