Ruine Karlstein, Castle ruin in Bad Reichenhall, Germany.
The stone remains of Karlstein Castle stand on Pankrazfelsen peak, overlooking the road leading to Thumsee lake in the Berchtesgadener Land region.
Constructed in 1150 by Konrad von Peilstein, the fortress changed ownership to the Duke of Bavaria in 1218 and later became residence to wealthy Reichenhall patricians.
The medieval fortress structure demonstrates the architectural techniques used in Bavarian defensive constructions, with its strategic position above Bad Reichenhall.
Multiple hiking trails of varying difficulties lead to the castle ruins, with the Pankraz-Kircherl loop from Weißbach offering a comfortable 2.78-kilometer path.
The castle received its name from a 12th-century captain named Karl, and the adjacent Pankrazkirche pilgrimage church remains an active religious site.
Location: Bad Reichenhall
Address: Pankrazberg
GPS coordinates: 47.71865,12.84102
Latest update: March 7, 2025 12:15
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