Burg Falkenstein, Medieval castle ruins near Pfronten, Germany
The stone remains of Falkenstein Castle stand at 1277 meters above sea level, making it the highest elevated castle location in Germany.
Count Meinhard II of Tyrol established the castle between 1270 and 1280 as a strategic fortification against the Duchy of Bavaria.
King Ludwig II acquired the ruins in 1883 and commissioned multiple architects to design a new castle in Gothic style similar to Neuschwanstein.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through a maintained hiking trail that starts from the designated parking area in Pfronten.
The castle plans included a royal bedroom designed as a chapel, but construction never started due to King Ludwig II's death in 1886.
Location: Falkenstein
Address: Burgstraße 12
GPS coordinates: 49.09920,12.48430
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:47
Hölle
4.1 km
Burgruine Sengersberg
3.5 km
Tannerl
2 km
Schloßpark Falkenstein
215 m
St. Quirinus
4.4 km
St. Laurentius
3.9 km
St. Michael
5.7 km
Rathaus, ehemaliges Pflegamt
134 m
St. Martin
5.4 km
Ehemaliges Mauthäusl
4.5 km
Blockmeer im NSG "Hölle" NW von Postfelden
4.4 km
Katholische Marktkirche St. Sebastian
105 m
Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Valentin
2.2 km
Burgberg Falkenstein
66 m
Church of St. Peter and Paul
3 km
Froschmaul am Burgberg Falkenstein
211 m
Gasthaus
2.9 km
Herzbeutelgässchen am Burgberg NW von Falkenstein
137 m
Hohler Stein am Burgberg NW von Falkenstein
111 m
Ehemaliges Schulhaus
130 m
Gasthof
198 m
Marienfigur
137 m
Wegkreuz
66 m
Wohnhaus für Bahnbedienstete
442 m
Waldlerhaus
2.1 km
Wohnhaus
121 m
Wohnhaus
174 m
Wohnhaus
120 mReviews
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