Falkenburg Castle, Medieval rock castle in Wilgartswiesen, Germany.
The castle remains include sandstone walls and fortifications positioned on a high rocky outcrop overlooking the Palatinate Forest in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Werner I of Bolanden initiated the construction of Falkenburg Castle around 1125 as a vassal of Duke Frederick II of Swabia on a rock mentioned in 1019 documents.
The castle structure represents medieval German defensive architecture, incorporating local sandstone materials and regional construction techniques from the 11th century.
The castle grounds maintain preserved sections of walls, towers, and foundations that visitors can examine while exploring the historical defensive complex.
French Marshal Schönbeck demolished the castle in 1638 during the Thirty Years' War, after which it served as an administrative center for the Frankenweide region.
Location: Wilgartswiesen
GPS coordinates: 49.20560,7.86008
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:58
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