Burg Langensteinbach

Burg Langensteinbach is a castle ruin situated near the Black Forest in the Karlsbad area. From the original structure, mainly a residential tower remains, with its stone walls still rising several meters and marking the hillside landscape.

The castle was built around 1100 and served as a residence for local nobility before being abandoned around 1200. After that, the structure gradually fell into decline, leaving only portions of the residential tower standing today.

The ruins sit close to the nearby Parish Church Barbara, which has been a place of local worship for centuries. Visitors can still see today how the church and castle grounds together shaped the spiritual life of the region.

The ruins can be reached on foot via walking paths from Langensteinbach and sit on a hillside offering views of the surroundings. The paths are walkable without special equipment, but sturdy footwear and a steady pace are recommended for the climb.

The preserved tower shows distinctive stone construction techniques that were typical for the period but are not commonly found in other similar structures of that time. This building method helped the walls remain relatively stable over the centuries.