Burg Wernfels, Medieval castle in Spalt, Germany
The stone fortress stands at 450 meters above sea level, offering views across the Rezat Valley from its hilltop location in Middle Franconia.
Between 1230 and 1260, the Nuremberg burggraves of the Hohenzollern dynasty constructed the castle, which was sold to Bishop Reinboto von Meilenhart in 1284.
The castle maintains its medieval architectural elements, including wooden ceilings and window frames from the 1600s renovation under Bishop Johann Konrad von Gemmingen.
The castle functions as a youth hostel with 200 beds across 66 rooms, featuring five dining halls and ten seminar spaces for educational and group activities.
The property includes multiple hiking trails connecting to destinations like Pflugsmühle and Schnittlinger Loch, with routes offering different difficulty levels.
Location: Spalt
Inception: 1230
GPS coordinates: 49.19810,10.87880
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:32
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