Burg Liebenstein

Burg Liebenstein is a medieval castle ruin on a granite hill near Plößberg in Bavaria. Stone foundations and wall fragments stand on this natural elevation, showing how the structure once rose from the rock.

The castle was first recorded in 1125 and remained under the control of the Liebensteiner noble family until around 1298, when it was sold to Abbot Theoderich of Waldsassen. This sale marked the end of local noble rule and the beginning of ecclesiastical administration.

The ruins show features typical of medieval fortifications built in this region. You can see how the castle was integrated into the natural granite formation and served as part of the area's defensive network.

The site is reachable by transport connections to Plößberg and sits on a hill with views over the surrounding area. After restoration work beginning in 2007, parts of the ruins are accessible, but visitors should watch for uneven ground.

Until the 1950s, granite quarries operated around and beneath the castle ruins, significantly reshaping the landscape. The marks left by this quarrying activity are still visible in the terrain today.