Burg Löwenstein

Burg Loewenstein is a castle ruin on a hilltop in the Moschel Valley near Niedermoschel. The site contains approximately 4-meter-high walls of a residential tower along with side walls from a former knight's hall structure on the plateau.

The castle first appeared in written records in 1227 under Emercho von Lewenstein, who established it as a noble residence. It was destroyed during the Peasants' War in 1525 when conflicts swept through the region.

The castle's name comes from the lion symbol featured in the coat of arms of the Lewenstein family who ruled here. This emblem appears throughout regional records and local memory.

You can reach the ruins by following Breitenweg Street through Niedermoschel where it extends toward the site. The main remains sit on the hilltop plateau, while other building fragments are scattered down the slope.

The Lewenstein family did more than just rule this fortress - they also controlled mining rights for mercury extraction in the nearby Seelberg area. These operations added to their economic power during the 15th century.