Burg Neuwolfstein, Medieval castle ruins in Wolfstein, Germany.
Burg Neuwolfstein is a castle ruin on a hilltop in Wolfstein, Germany. The remaining structures include thick defensive walls, a gate complex, and foundations of residential buildings from its period of use.
The fortress was built in the late 13th and early 14th centuries by Rudolf of Habsburg as part of a defensive system for the growing town of Wolfstein. This stronghold played a key role in securing the region during that era.
The St George Chapel inside the castle walls served as the religious center for Wolfstein residents during the 18th century. Today you can still see its layout, showing how central this space was to the spiritual life of the town.
You can reach the castle ruins by following marked hiking trails from Wolfstein town center, with views of the surrounding landscape along the way. The route is accessible on foot and offers different vantage points of the region.
A local tale tells of a deep castle well where mounted soldiers are said to have fallen during nighttime movements. Today the exact location of this well remains a mystery for both visitors and locals.
Location: Wolfstein
Inception: 1300
GPS coordinates: 49.58570,7.60483
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46
Rhineland-Palatinate preserves centuries of European fortification architecture across a region shaped by river valleys and forested highlands. Medieval castles like Eltz Castle rise above the Moselle loop at Bremm, while Pfalzgrafenstein Castle sits on a Rhine island at Kaub, where it once controlled river traffic. Roman foundations lie beneath later structures such as Limburg Monastery near Bad Dürkheim, and Romanesque abbeys like Maria Laach demonstrate monastic design from the 11th century. The landscape ranges from the Teufelsfels rock formation in the Hunsrück to the ruins of Hardenburg, among the largest fortress complexes in the state. From the Rhine Valley with Stolzenfels Castle and the Loreley to the Palatinate fortresses of Hambach and Trifels, these sites document the region's strategic importance. Pyrmont Castle stands beside a waterfall near Roes, while the ruins of Frankenstein Castle near Kaiserslautern show medieval defensive works. Natural formations like the Kaltwasser Geysir at Andernach and the Geierlay Suspension Bridge at Mörsdorf complement the historical structures, providing access to the geological features between the Rhine, Moselle and Nahe rivers.
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