Burg Parkstein, Medieval castle ruin in Parkstein, Germany
The remaining stone walls of Burg Parkstein stand atop a basalt mountain, offering a view across the Upper Palatinate landscape.
Built during the medieval period, Burg Parkstein served as a strategic fortification point for controlling trade routes through Bavaria until its decline.
The castle ruins represent the architectural practices of medieval German defensive structures and demonstrate period construction techniques using local materials.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by following marked hiking trails from the Parkstein town center, with information panels explaining the site layout.
The castle foundation incorporates natural basalt formations, making it an example of medieval builders adapting construction to geological features.
Location: Parkstein
Part of: Cultural heritage D-3-6238-0017 in Parkstein
Address: Schloßberg
GPS coordinates: 49.73182,12.06986
Latest update: March 14, 2025 07:00
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Cultural heritage D-3-6238-0032 in Parkstein
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Giebelhaus
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Parkstein
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Traufseithaus
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Dreigeschossiges Wohnhaus
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Freyung 11
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Bürgerhaus
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