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Ramburg, Ramberg

Ramburg

Ramberg

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Where
Ramberg

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Ramburg stands in Ramberg (Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 11th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Perched on the Schlossberg, the ruined Ramburg overlooks a Palatinate village bearing a similar name, Ramberg. Imperial builders raised it in the 11th century to protect Trifels Castle, and the fortress was later converted into a residential seat before gradually falling into ruin. From the valley below, visitors can still make out the shield wall and palas remains, as well as a neck ditch and a large cellar carved into the rock.

Written from Ramburg

What to know

  • The site is an open-air ruin with no known fixed opening hours or admission fees.
  • Reaching the Schlossberg from the village of Ramberg involves a moderate climb along a sloped path.
  • Other castle ruins lie nearby, such as Modeneck Castle and Neuscharfeneck Castle, for those wanting to extend the visit.
  • The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
  • No information is available regarding accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility or parking.

Where this château is

Ramberg · Landkreis Südliche Weinstraße · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

76857 Ramberg

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction
11th century

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Frequently asked

Where is the Ramburg located?
It stands above the village of Ramberg, in the Südliche Weinstraße district of Rhineland-Palatinate, on the Schlossberg hill.
Can the Ramburg be visited freely?
It is an open-air ruin reachable on foot from the village, with no known opening hours or fees.
How old is the Ramburg?
It was built in the 11th century as an imperial castle to protect Trifels Castle.
What remains of the Ramburg today?
Visitors can still see the shield wall, remains of the palas, a neck ditch and a large rock-cut cellar.
Why is the Ramburg in ruins?
It burned down during the Peasants' War in 1525, was later destroyed by a lightning strike in 1560, and gradually fell into decay.

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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 Südliche Weinstraße

From the same period — 11e siècle