Burgruine Hinterfrankenberg

Burgruine Hinterfrankenberg is a medieval castle ruin in Weigenheim that crowns a hilltop at about 426 meters elevation, featuring a round tower, palace foundations, and curved stone ring walls. The structure rises visibly from the surrounding landscape and remains accessible to visitors through marked trails.

The castle was founded around 1200 by Bishop Konrad von Querfurt as a strategic fortress to control the region. It was destroyed in 1554 during the Markgrafenkrieg conflicts and never rebuilt.

The ruins reflect medieval defensive architecture typical of Franconia, with hilltop positioning and stone walls that shape the landscape today. Visitors can see how such places once expressed power and control over the surrounding region.

The ruins are accessible by hiking trails from the parking area at the base of the hill. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and exercise caution during wet weather, as the slopes are steep and paths can become slippery.

Two separate castle complexes occupy this hilltop area in close proximity to each other. Hinterfrankenberg sits just 62 meters from Burg Vorderfrankenberg, its younger counterpart, creating an unusual pair of fortifications within the same landscape.

Location: Weigenheim

GPS coordinates: 49.60997,10.26732

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42