Burg Siegenstein, Medieval castle ruin in Wald, Bavaria, Germany

Burg Siegenstein is a castle ruin in Wald situated on a granite hill rising about 546 meters, marked by ancient stone walls. The remaining walls are most visible in the southern and northeastern sections, where the original building techniques can still be observed.

When Bavaria was divided in 1255, Siegenstein fell with the burgraviate of Regensburg to Duke Ludwig II, who donated it with all rights to the Bishopric of Regensburg under Bishop Heinrich II in 1282. The bishops enfeoffed Konrad von Ehrenfels, and later the castle passed to the Prackendorfer and Teuffel families. By 1606 it lay in ruins.

The castle chapel, built in the 13th century east of the hill in the outer bailey, is dedicated to Saints Lawrence and George, not to Saint Giles. Its 17th-century altar has fluted columns and figures of Saint Hedwig and Saint Lawrence, and a shingled roof turret from the same period sits on the roof.

The site is listed and protected as both an architectural and ground monument in the Bavarian registry. Visitors should expect uneven terrain and partially deteriorated structures, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

The chapel was built in the 13th century east of the castle hill and blends Romanesque and Gothic elements in its design. Its exterior was last renovated in 1974, preserving this unusual combination of styles.