Burg Hohenfels, Medieval castle ruin in Hohenfels, Germany
Burg Hohenfels is a medieval castle ruin located on a hilltop above the village of Hohenfels in Upper Palatinate. The remains display stonework from different construction phases, with structures showing an older core and later defensive additions.
The castle was first documented in 1292 and served as the seat of the Neu-Hohenfels family. In 1506 it passed to the Teutonic Order, marking the beginning of its decline.
The ruins once served as the seat of a local noble family and shaped the region's identity. Today it reflects how medieval castles functioned as centers of power and territorial control.
The site is accessible via a hiking path that leads upward from the road to the ruins. The trail offers good orientation points and provides views across the surrounding landscape.
Archaeological excavations uncovered Roman coins from the 4th century, showing that people used this location long before medieval times. This suggests the hilltop held strategic importance even in ancient times.
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