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Burgstall Falkenstein, Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Burgstall Falkenstein

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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Burgstall Falkenstein stands in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgstall Falkenstein refers to the remains of a former hilltop fortification, now vanished, set on a rocky spur above 1050 metres on the southern slope of the Kramer near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The site had already been used as early as the Bronze Age and the Hallstatt period before a medieval structure, likely built of wood, was erected there in the 13th century. A knight named Swigger von Mindelberg is recorded as its owner. Today only a wooded archaeological site remains, with no significant standing structure.

What to know

  • No visible built structure remains, only a wooded archaeological site.
  • Access is via a mountain hiking trail, the Kellerleitensteig, on the southern slope of the Kramer.
  • The hike requires a fair amount of physical effort due to the altitude and steep forested terrain.
  • There are no opening hours or admission fees, as this is not a developed visitor site.
  • The site is protected as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany for its archaeological significance.

Where this château is

Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Bayern

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Address

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Are there still ruins to see at Burgstall Falkenstein?
No, no built structure remains visible today, only the wooded archaeological site.
How do you get to Burgstall Falkenstein?
It is reached on foot via the mountain trail called Kellerleitensteig, on the southern slope of the Kramer.
Who built the fortification at Falkenstein?
A knight named Swigger von Mindelberg is recorded as its owner in the 13th century, the structure likely being made of wood.
Is there an entrance fee?
No, there are no fees or opening hours, as the site is not developed for tourist visits.

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Sources

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

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