Where is the Sprengelburg located?

It stands near Oberweiler im Tal, in the Kusel district of Rhineland-Palatinate, right beside the L 372 road.

Can you visit the Sprengelburg today?

Yes, the ruin is open-air and freely accessible, including a rebuilt tower with a spiral staircase.

Who built the Sprengelburg?

It was likely built in the 13th century, associated with the knights of Mülenstein, vassals of the Rheingraf family of Grumbach.

Why was the Sprengelburg destroyed?

It was destroyed by merchants from Strasbourg in retaliation for raids carried out by its occupants against travelers on the nearby road.

Is the view from the tower worthwhile?

The view from the top is fairly restricted, as surrounding forest blocks much of the outlook.

Sprengelburg

Oberweiler im Tal

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Where: Oberweiler im Tal

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Sprengelburg stands in Oberweiler im Tal (Landkreis Kusel), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

What to know

The site sits right beside the L 372 road, between Eßweiler and Oberweiler im Tal.
The ruin can be visited freely, with no known opening hours or fees.
A rebuilt tower of about 8.5 metres can be climbed via a spiral staircase, though the surrounding forest limits the view from the top.
The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
There are no specific accessibility facilities, as the ruin is surrounded by woodland.

Where this château is

Oberweiler im Tal · Landkreis Kusel · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

67756 Oberweiler im Tal

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Château phone number

+49 6382 7910

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 12th century

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Where is the Sprengelburg located?: It stands near Oberweiler im Tal, in the Kusel district of Rhineland-Palatinate, right beside the L 372 road.
Can you visit the Sprengelburg today?: Yes, the ruin is open-air and freely accessible, including a rebuilt tower with a spiral staircase.
Who built the Sprengelburg?: It was likely built in the 13th century, associated with the knights of Mülenstein, vassals of the Rheingraf family of Grumbach.
Why was the Sprengelburg destroyed?: It was destroyed by merchants from Strasbourg in retaliation for raids carried out by its occupants against travelers on the nearby road.
Is the view from the tower worthwhile?: The view from the top is fairly restricted, as surrounding forest blocks much of the outlook.