Burg Dollnstein, Medieval castle ruins in Dollnstein, Germany
The stone remains of Burg Dollnstein stand on a hill above the Altmühl River, featuring defensive walls and architectural elements from different construction periods.
During the Middle Ages, Burg Dollnstein served as a strategic fortification for controlling trade routes through Bavaria and protecting local settlements in the valley.
The castle grounds contain archaeological artifacts that provide information about medieval military architecture and daily life in German fortified settlements.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by following marked hiking trails from Dollnstein village, with parking available at the base of the hill.
Archaeological excavations at Burg Dollnstein have uncovered evidence of multiple building phases, revealing changes in construction techniques from the 11th to 15th centuries.
Location: Dollnstein
Address: Unterer Burghof 4
GPS coordinates: 48.87540,11.07290
Latest update: March 28, 2025 03:43
Burgstein
1.8 km
Trockenhänge bei Dollnstein
735 m
Altmühlzentrum
26 m
St. Peter und Paul
167 m
Maderfelsen NE von Dollnstein
604 m
Cultural heritage D-1-7132-0141 in Dollnstein
143 m
Gasthaus
224 m
Brückenfigur Hl. Johann von Nepomuk
169 m
Filialkirche St. Sola, ehemals St. Alban
2.2 km
Mühlfelsen N der Bubenrother Mühle
2.5 km
Cultural heritage D-1-7132-0055 in Dollnstein
163 m
City walls of Dollnstein
124 m
Cultural heritage D-1-7132-0138 in Dollnstein
1.8 km
Mariensäule
101 m
Felsgruppe in der Groppenhofener Leite N von Ried
3 km
Alter Burgsteinfelsen in Dollnstein
95 m
Bauernhaus
266 m
Friedhofstor
251 m
Kapelle Burgstein
1.8 km
Hammermühle
3 km
Gedenktafel
56 m
Filialkirche
2.2 km
Ehemaliges Kleinbauernhaus
273 m
Torturm
230 m
Bauernhaus Nähe Reichenaustraße in Dollnstein
266 m
Kapelle St. Antonius
598 m
Kapellenbildstock
3 km
Bildstock am Maderfelsen
673 mReviews
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