Burg Arnstein, Medieval rock castle in Kirnitzsch Valley, Germany.
The stone fortress stands on a 327-meter-high rocky outcrop, featuring preserved beam supports, stone steps, a dungeon, and a water cistern.
First documented in 1436, the castle belonged to Sigmund von Wartenberg before falling under siege by the Electorate of Saxony and Six Towns Alliance.
Archaeological excavations in 1987 and 1988 investigated local tales about buried treasure left by the last robber knight of the castle.
Visitors can reach the castle through an 8.7-kilometer hiking trail starting at Buschmühle, with an elevation gain of 298 meters over approximately three hours.
The fortress contains numerous ancient rock carvings and hidden chambers carved directly into the sandstone cliffs of Saxon Switzerland.
Location: Sebnitz
GPS coordinates: 50.92880,14.28930
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:11
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Neuer Wildenstein
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Kleiner Winterberg
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Buschmühle
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Zeughaus
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Kleinsteinhöhle
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Neuer Wildenstein
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Lorenzsteine
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Lochräumicht 8
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Vorderes Räumicht 10
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