Burg Löwenstein

The castle remains sit on a hill in the Moschel Valley, featuring 4-meter-high walls of a residential tower and two side walls of a former knight's hall.

First documented in 1227 under Emercho von Lewenstein, the castle served as a residence for the Lewenstein knights until its destruction during the Peasants' War in 1525.

The castle's name derives from the lion symbol in the coat of arms of its original inhabitants, the Lewenstein noble family of ministeriales.

The castle ruins can be accessed through an extension of Breitenweg Street in Niedermoschel, with remnants visible on the hilltop plateau and building remains below.

The castle maintained connections to local mining operations, as the Lewenstein family granted rights for mercury extraction in the surrounding Seelberg area during the 15th century.

Location: Niedermoschel

GPS coordinates: 49.73710,7.79069

Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:46