Burg Neukastel, Rock castle in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
Burg Neukastel stands at 459 meters above sea level on the eastern extension of Föhrlenberg Mountain, overlooking the municipality of Leinsweiler.
The castle received its first documented mention in 1123 in connection with Heinrich von Neukastel, indicating its construction by the Salian dynasty.
The fortress served as an imperial castle alongside Trifels Castle, where imperial regalia were stored, marking its status in medieval German administration.
Visitors can access the remaining upper castle section, which includes an observation platform on sandstone rocks and remnants of the lower castle with cave structures.
The name Neukastel translates to 'new castle,' suggesting it was constructed as a replacement or addition to an older fortification in the region.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
Inception: 1100
GPS coordinates: 49.18890,8.01528
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:56
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