Burg Weißenstein

The castle ruins stretch 50 meters in length and 30 meters in width, standing at an elevation of 863 meters in the Oberpfälzer Wald region.

First documented in 1279 as Wisstenstein, the castle belonged to the Weißensteiner family before passing to the influential Nothafft nobles around 1300.

The castle ruins maintain their status as an architectural heritage monument in Bavaria, reflecting medieval defensive construction techniques and regional noble life.

Visitors can reach the ruins through a thirty-minute walk from the Weißenstein parking lot in Hohenhard, following the yellow 'S' symbol of Goldsteig trail.

The castle walls integrate directly into the natural rock formations of the area, demonstrating medieval builders' ability to incorporate geological features into fortifications.

Location: Waldershof

Elevation above the sea: 863 m

Length: 50 m

Width: 30 m

Address: Hopfenwinkel,Ruine Weißenstein

Website: http://umweltatlas.bayern.de/mapapps/resources/reports/geotope/generateBericht.pdf?additionallayerfieldvalue=377R001

GPS coordinates: 49.91385,12.08328

Latest update: May 22, 2025 12:09