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Burgstall Geyersberg, Freyung

Burgstall Geyersberg

Freyung

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Where
Freyung

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

The Burgstall Geyersberg marks the site of a former medieval hilltop stronghold, now vanished, on the Geyersberg at an elevation of 770 metres, close to the hamlet bearing the same name in the town of Freyung. The fortress once served as a residence of the bishops of Passau. Nothing remains of the original structure today; only the ground itself bears witness to its past.

What to know

  • No visible remains of the fortress survive, only the natural terrain can be visited.
  • The site sits atop the Geyersberg at 770 metres elevation, meaning some walking is required to reach it.
  • It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany as an archaeological ground monument.
  • No information on opening hours, fees, or facilities is available, as this is an open-air site without known tourist infrastructure.

Where this château is

Freyung · Landkreis Freyung-Grafenau · Bayern

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Address

94078 Freyung

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Are there any ruins to see at Burgstall Geyersberg?
No, nothing remains of the former fortress, only its historical location can be identified.
Who once occupied this stronghold?
It served as a seat of the bishops of Passau during the Middle Ages.
Where exactly is Burgstall Geyersberg located?
On the Geyersberg hill at 770 metres elevation, near the hamlet of Geyersberg in the town of Freyung, Bavaria.
Is the site protected?
Yes, it is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany as an archaeological monument.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Freyung-Grafenau