Spangenberg Castle, Rock castle in Palatine Forest, Germany
The stone fortress stands on sandstone rocks above the Elmstein valley near Erfenstein village, featuring remains of a fortified palas and gateway structures.
Built in the 11th century, the castle belonged to the Prince-Bishopric of Speyer in 1100 and underwent multiple changes in ownership until its destruction in 1618.
The castle maintains connections to regional folklore through the Legend of the Leather Bridge and tales of an evil knight named Caspar.
The ruins are accessible through forest paths and belong to the municipality of Neustadt an der Weinstraße, offering views of the surrounding Palatinate landscape.
The fortress served as residence for the master of a nearby stud garden from 1505 until its destruction during the Thirty Years' War.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
GPS coordinates: 49.35120,8.01599
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:55
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