Burg Alt-Lichtenstein, Medieval castle ruins in Lichtenstein, Germany.
The castle ruins stand on a steep cliff edge of the Swabian Jura at 800 meters elevation, featuring remnants of walls and a moat.
Built between 1150 and 1200 by Gebhard von Lichtenstein, the castle endured two destructions before being abandoned and declared fallen in 1389.
The ruins represent a significant example of medieval defensive architecture in Baden-Württemberg, with visible foundations and knee-high fortification walls.
The site offers free entry but requires payment for parking, with visiting hours determined by daylight from the adjacent Lichtenstein Castle parking area.
The remains include a 15.4-meter shield wall and rock-carved stairs leading to an outer terrace, with a preserved cistern in the narrow courtyard.
Location: Lichtenstein
Inception: 1150
GPS coordinates: 48.40498,9.26267
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:17
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