Burgruine Wolfstein, Medieval castle ruin in Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, Germany.

Burgruine Wolfstein is a medieval castle ruin set on a hill near the town of Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz, in the Bavarian region of Germany. A tower and sections of stone walls are still standing, making the outline of the former stronghold easy to read from a distance.

The castle is first documented in 1283, when Gottfried von Sulzbürg took the name Wolfstein and settled in the already standing castle, founding the family line. Around 1120 an Ullrich von Wolfstein is named as lord, but no proof exists; excavations point to construction in the mid-12th century. In 1504 the Landshut War of Succession caused heavy damage, followed by repairs. By 1670 the castle was reported as "gone to the ground" and was abandoned.

The name comes from the Wolfstein noble family, who ruled this area for generations and left their mark on the region. Visitors can still walk among the remaining walls and get a sense of how a hilltop lordship was organized.

The ruins are reached on foot, as the hilltop location has no vehicle access. The path can get slippery after rain, so sturdy footwear is a good idea before heading up.

The Bergfried, a 22-metre tower, carries a small radio transmitter broadcasting Charivari on 93.3 MHz and a webcam looking over the Neumarkt valley. The tower can be climbed on Sunday guided tours in summer, when its viewing platform opens onto the surrounding Jura heights.