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Ruine Stein (Sachsen), Oelsnitz/Vogtl.

Ruine Stein (Sachsen)

Oelsnitz/Vogtl.

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Ruine Stein (Sachsen) stands in Oelsnitz/Vogtl. (Vogtlandkreis), in Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Stein stands on a rocky spur above the Weiße Elster river, now at the edge of the Pirk reservoir, near the hamlet of Planschwitz in Oelsnitz/Vogtl. Built by the Vögte von Plauen family, this medieval stronghold once guarded the southern border of the Vogtland region before losing its military role by the late 15th century. What remains is a core structure some twenty metres across, traces of a round tower, and sections of outer wall, partly submerged by the reservoir's waters. It is a site for those drawn to quiet, unrestored ruins rather than polished castles.

What to know

  • The site stands in the open, on a rocky spur at the edge of the Pirk reservoir, with no known visitor facilities.
  • Part of the remains is submerged by the reservoir's water, which limits what can actually be seen today.
  • No opening hours, admission fees or accessibility information are available for this site.
  • The ground is rocky and uneven, so sturdy walking shoes are advisable.
  • The site is protected as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany, meaning nothing should be removed or damaged.

Where this château is

Oelsnitz/Vogtl. · Vogtlandkreis · Sachsen

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Address

08606 Oelsnitz/Vogtland

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction
14th century

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Frequently asked

Where is the Ruine Stein located?
It lies in Oelsnitz/Vogtl., in the Vogtlandkreis district of Saxony, near the hamlet of Planschwitz, on the edge of the Pirk reservoir.
How old is the Ruine Stein?
The stronghold dates back to the 14th century and was first recorded in 1327.
Can the Ruine Stein still be visited today?
The site is accessible outdoors, but part of its remains are submerged by the Pirk reservoir, limiting what can be seen.
Who built the Ruine Stein?
It was built by the Vögte von Plauen, a ministerial noble family, to secure the southern border of the Vogtland region.

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