Burg Oybin

Burg Oybin is a castle ruin at 514 meters elevation with medieval walls integrated into natural sandstone formations in Saxony. The stone structures blend organically with the surrounding rock outcrops.

Emperor Charles IV transformed the 14th-century fortification into an imperial residence and founded a Celestine monastery within its walls in 1364. This religious settlement shaped the site's importance for centuries afterward.

The ruins attracted German Romantic painters in the 19th century, who created numerous artworks capturing the sandstone structures set against mountain landscapes.

Access to the ruins follows marked hiking paths from Kurort Oybin village, with trails offering varying levels of difficulty for different visitors. Sturdy footwear is important since the rocky path becomes slippery when wet.

The castle ruin sits at the meeting point of three countries: Germany, Poland, and Czech Republic, offering views that cross international borders. On clear days, visitors can see landscapes belonging to neighboring nations from the highest points.

Location: Oybin

Inception: 1364

Elevation above the sea: 514 m

Part of: castle and monastery ruins Oybin

GPS coordinates: 50.84444,14.74000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47