Waldsteinburg, Medieval castle ruins in Zell im Fichtelgebirge, Germany.
The Waldsteinburg castle stands on the summit of Großer Waldstein mountain, featuring remaining foundation walls and structural elements from its original construction.
The knights of Sparneck constructed Waldsteinburg in 1350 to replace the older Ostburg, establishing it as a primary defensive structure in the Fichtel Mountains.
The castle grounds host the Waldstein Festival, which began in 1923 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the fortress's destruction.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through marked hiking paths from Zell im Fichtelgebirge, with guided tours available during summer months.
The castle earned its nickname 'Red Castle' in 1795 due to its distinctive red-tiled roof, as documented by headmaster Helfrecht in his historical publications.
Location: Zell im Fichtelgebirge
Inception: 1350
GPS coordinates: 50.12890,11.85500
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:27
Saalequelle
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Großer Waldstein
36 m
Baudenkmal
400 m
Hof 1
737 m
St. Gallus
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Ostburg
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Bergkopf
2.4 km
Kleiner Waldstein
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Weidenbrunnen
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Zellerfels
1.8 km
Ehemaliger Serpentinitbruch Haidberg bei Zell
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Waldsteingipfel
197 m
Gasthaus
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Gasthaus
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Küfnerei
2.4 km
Grenzstein
2.8 km
Cultural heritage D-4-75-189-12 in Zell im Fichtelgebirge
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Arnsteinfelsen
972 m
Cultural heritage D-4-75-189-8 in Zell im Fichtelgebirge
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Phyllitfelsen am Steinbühl S von Sparneck
3.3 km
Pfarrhaus
2.6 km
Cultural heritage D-4-5836-0113 in Zell im Fichtelgebirge
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Gedenkstein
2.9 km
Lokschuppen
3.5 km
Waldstein
143 m
Naturwaldreservat Waldstein
190 m
Burgruine
13 m
St.-Heinrich-Kapelle
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