Burgstall Wichsenstein, Medieval castle ruins in Gößweinstein, Germany
The remains of Burgstall Wichsenstein stand upon a natural rock formation, featuring foundations and structural elements dating from medieval fortification architecture.
Archaeological excavations at the site have revealed evidence of continuous occupation from the 12th to 15th centuries, when it served as a defensive stronghold.
The castle ruins demonstrate the architectural techniques and defensive strategies employed by medieval German nobility in the Franconian Switzerland region.
Visitors can access the archaeological site via marked hiking trails from Gößweinstein, with informational panels explaining the castle's layout and history.
The elevated position of the castle ruins at coordinates 49.7381° N, 11.2676° E provides views across the surrounding valleys of Upper Franconia.
Location: Gößweinstein
GPS coordinates: 49.73810,11.26760
Latest update: March 20, 2025 06:53
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