Castle Lemberg

Castle Lemberg consists of the remaining walls and foundations of a fortress situated on Schlossberg hill at approximately 458 meters elevation. The layout reveals distinct areas where residential and defensive structures once stood within the original fortification.

Construction began around 1200 under Count Henry I of Zweibrücken, establishing a significant regional stronghold. Between 1634 and 1636, the fortress suffered repeated destruction during the Thirty Years War, after which it remained unrestored.

The thirteenth-century chapel foundations reveal how medieval nobility integrated faith into their daily lives and family traditions. Walking through the ruins, visitors can picture religious ceremonies once held within these walls by residents of the castle.

The site functions today as an information center for the Palatinate and North Vosges regions, helping visitors understand the area's geography and history. A café operated by the Palatine Forest Club provides refreshment and makes for a pleasant stop during your visit.

An ancient shaft cistern on the grounds reveals an interesting construction challenge, as builders could not reach groundwater and had to modify their original plans. This uncompleted structure remains one of the site's more puzzling remains and speaks to medieval engineering limitations.

Location: Lemberg

Part of: Schloßberg

GPS coordinates: 49.17389,7.66139

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:07