Drachenfels Castle, Medieval rock castle in Busenberg, Germany.
Drachenfels Castle stands on two steep sandstone cliffs at 367 meters above sea level in the Palatinate Forest nature reserve.
Built between 1209 and 1344 by the Lords of Drachenfels, the castle met its destruction in 1523 during a military campaign against Strasbourg.
The fortress remains include a rock chamber in the upper castle, gate building, and parts of a flanking tower in the lower castle.
Visitors can reach the castle from Busenberg via a paved road to the Drachenfels hut, followed by a 200-meter walk to the entrance.
The castle name, meaning Dragon Rock, connects to a dragon symbol carved into the sandstone wall of the former knights' hall.
Location: Busenberg
GPS coordinates: 49.12170,7.82814
Latest update: May 13, 2025 01:40
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