Waldsteinburg
Zell im Fichtelgebirge
Access
No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found
- Where
- Zell im Fichtelgebirge
To make a day of it
Waldsteinburg stands in Zell im Fichtelgebirge (Landkreis Hof), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. No visits are on record for this building.
What to know
- The site sits on the summit of the Großer Waldstein in the Landkreis Hof, Bavaria, reached by an uphill walk through the forest.
- It is an open-air ruin with no opening hours or admission fee, freely accessible on foot.
- The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
- Sturdy footwear is advisable given the rocky, wooded terrain.
- No information is available on accessibility, parking, or dogs.
Where this château is
Zell im Fichtelgebirge · Landkreis Hof · Bayern
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Address
Zell im Fichtelgebirge, Landkreis Hof
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Baudenkmal in Bayern
- Period of construction
- 14th century
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In pictures
Frequently asked
- Who built the Waldsteinburg?
- It was built in the 14th century by the knights of Sparneck to replace an older stronghold on the same summit.
- Why is the Waldsteinburg a ruin?
- It was burned down in 1523 by troops of the Swabian League in retaliation after prisoners held by the Sparneck family escaped.
- Can the Waldsteinburg be visited freely?
- Yes, it is an open-air ruin with no set hours, reached on foot via trails through the Fichtelgebirge.
- Is the Waldsteinburg hard to reach?
- Reaching it requires an uphill forest walk to the summit of the Großer Waldstein over rocky ground.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
