Burg Waldeck

The remains of Burg Waldeck stand on a basalt cone at 641 meters above sea level, featuring stone walls and foundations from different construction periods.

Established in 1124 by the Herren von Pettendorf-Lengenfeld-Hopfenohe family, the castle transferred to the Landgraves of Leuchtenberg through inheritance after the last Pettendorfer died in 1119.

The castle's chapel, dedicated to Saint Giles, served as a central religious site for nobility and local residents until it gained status as an independent parish in 1690.

Archaeological excavations that began in 1982 continue to reveal architectural elements and artifacts, allowing researchers to document the castle's structural development through centuries.

The precise cost of the castle's dismantling in 1705 was recorded as 332 florins, 7 kreuzer, and 2 pfennigs, requiring two weeks of work by local craftsmen.

Location: Kemnath

Inception: 1124

Address: Schloßberg

GPS coordinates: 49.85810,11.94783

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:28