Burg Maienfels, Medieval castle in Wüstenrot, Germany
The castle stands on a rocky outcrop above the Brettach Valley, surrounded by a ring wall made of Staufer-era ashlars that remains largely intact.
Built between 1230 and 1250, Burg Maienfels first appeared in records in 1302 as the seat of a branch of the Lords of Neudeck.
The castle serves as a venue for concerts and exhibitions while maintaining its status as a private residence of the Gemmingen-Hornberg family.
Visitors can explore the castle courtyard during opening hours, but bicycles must be parked outside the inner grounds for safety reasons.
The castle features a preserved defensive walkway and a medieval drop chute in its ring wall, demonstrating original military architecture.
Location: Maienfels
Inception: 1302
GPS coordinates: 49.12000,9.51194
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:21
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