Wallburg Bruchhauser Steine

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Wallburg Bruchhauser Steine stands in Olsberg (Hochsauerlandkreis), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Adult admission costs 6.5 EUR. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 12, 2026.

The Wallburg Bruchhauser Steine crowns the 728 metre high Istenberg, where four massive rock formations, the Feldstein, the Goldstein, the Bornstein and the Ravenstein, form the centre of one of the oldest fortified sites in the Sauerland region. Its earliest phases date back to the 6th century BC, during the late Hallstatt period. Collapsed cyclopean walls still link the rocks, together with ditches and earthworks that once blocked the approaches. The stronghold is thought to have guarded nearby iron and copper workings, and it was reused during the early Middle Ages.

What to know

• The site sits on a wooded hilltop and requires walking uphill, with no specific facilities reported.
• This is an open-air archaeological site rather than a conventional castle: there is no building or interior to visit.
• No opening hours or fees are attached to the site, which can be explored freely outdoors.
• Sturdy footwear is advisable given the rocky and uneven terrain.
• The four rock formations, Feldstein, Goldstein, Bornstein and Ravenstein, are the main visual landmarks.

Practical information

Visit duration

Not verified

Wheelchair access

Not verified

Dogs

Allowed on a lead

Parking

Parking at the Infocenter €3.50 ; Drive-up + parking Panorama-Platz €5.00 ; Vehicle parking for hikers on the Rothaarsteig €6.00

Where this château is

Olsberg · Hochsauerlandkreis · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Bruchhauser Steine, 59939 Olsberg

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

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Château phone number

+49 2962 97670

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Heritage status

Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Wallburg Bruchhauser Steine: how much is admission?

Adult admission is €6.50. Child: €3.50. Reduced: €5. Free for: companion of a person with a disability card (noted on the card).

What remains of the Wallburg Bruchhauser Steine?

Visitors can see collapsed cyclopean walls, ditches and earthworks connecting four large rocks atop the Istenberg.

How old is the site?

Its origins go back to the 6th century BC, during the late Hallstatt period, with later reuse in the early Middle Ages.

Is the Wallburg Bruchhauser Steine a castle in the usual sense?

No, it is a prehistoric open-air fortification built around natural rock formations, with no building to visit.

How do you get to the site?

It sits on a wooded hill near Olsberg and is reached on foot via an uphill path.

Sources

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

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• Wikidata Q1427545
• Official website

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