Schloss Neidstein

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Schloss Neidstein, Medieval château in Etzelwang, Germany.

The castle stretches across an elongated tract with an east gate and round tower, positioned on a peak in Upper Palatinate Bavaria.

Built in 1513 by Jobst Brand, the castle served as the seat of a Hofmark during the Palatinate-Sulzbach period from the 16th to 18th centuries.

The castle walls contain carved stone reliefs from the 17th century by Georg Schweiger, depicting scenes from the Old Testament.

The castle functions as a venue for workshops and conferences, with various institutions including the Fraunhofer Society utilizing its facilities.

The property encompasses 165 hectares of forest and meadows within the Schergenbuck reserve, maintaining extensive archives dating to the 16th century.

Location: Etzelwang

Inception: 1513

Address: Schergenbuck

Website: http://schlossneidstein.de

GPS coordinates: 49.53167,11.61139

Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:30

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