Thomas & I visited Weissenstein with June on a chilly fall day. From the parking lot you could see the mountains rolling across the horizon behind a few charming houses. I figured if the view was that pretty from the ground it had to be beautiful from the castle top as well. The ruins consisted of many narrow staircases. I always wear my Sorel winter boots or my Nikes when hiking to castle ruins. On this day I chose my Nikes and I thought the grip on the bottom would be good enough, but boy was I wrong. I carefully descended down the stairs with my husband and our dog following behind me. A group of six or so elderly ladies waited patiently for us to come down. If you know me, you know that I am clumsy on another level. I somehow managed to slip down four stairs as the women looked on in horror and gasped. I tried not to make eye contact with them out of embarrassment, but my husband said that their faces looked horrified like I had been shot, haha. Anyways, my advice would be to wear shoes that have a good grip. Luckily I was holding onto the railing but the way I fell, I bruised my wrist, bottom, and my inner bicep very badly. The bruises took a week to disappear.
The History
The ruins were built on top of granite rocks. From the top of the castle you can see many places in Germany and the Czech Republic as well. I discovered with some research that the Company Steinwaldia Pullenreuth restored parts of the castle between 1996 and 2000 for the preservation of the cultural and historical monument. From the beginning of the castles history, it never belonged to only one person, but to the family unit. In 1560, the castle started to fall to ruins since no one family member used the castle as a home. Now, every year the castle is used as a venue for concerts and for the enjoyment of people to hike.
The History
The ruins were built on top of granite rocks. From the top of the castle you can see many places in Germany and the Czech Republic as well. I discovered with some research that the Company Steinwaldia Pullenreuth restored parts of the castle between 1996 and 2000 for the preservation of the cultural and historical monument. From the beginning of the castles history, it never belonged to only one person, but to the family unit. In 1560, the castle started to fall to ruins since no one family member used the castle as a home. Now, every year the castle is used as a venue for concerts and for the enjoyment of people to hike.
Address:
Burgruine Weissenstein
Waldershof 95679 Germany
Once you see the brown signs for Burgruin Weissenstein follow them to the parking lot.
Parking & Castle:
Free
Open:
Everyday
Dog Friendly:
YES
Stroller Friendly:
NO
xoxo,
Alexis
Burgruine Weissenstein
Waldershof 95679 Germany
Once you see the brown signs for Burgruin Weissenstein follow them to the parking lot.
Parking & Castle:
Free
Open:
Everyday
Dog Friendly:
YES
Stroller Friendly:
NO
xoxo,
Alexis
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