Liebenstein Castle

Plößberg, Germany

The Liebenstein Castle , now a ruin , is on a granite cone north of Plößberg. The hill fort was first mentioned in 1125. In 1292 the family who built the Liebenstein family died out and the castle was sold by Theodorich von Parsberg to the abbot Theoderich of the Waldsassen monastery in 1298 . Theodoric carried out extensive repairs , and the castle was given an outer wall under Abbot Franz Kübel . With the abolition of the monastery during the Reformation, the castle was sold to the Tirschenreuth citizen Anton Mehler and his descendants. After 1634, after it had previously been the seat of the judges' office, it was no longer inhabited and fell into disrepair.

On granite cone of Castle Hill were up in the 1950s several quarries, are also obtained immediately below the ruins themselves. Originaer few foundations of the keep , since the summer of 2007 parts are built up the walls again.

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

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Heiko (10 months ago)
It's a bit difficult to find, but definitely worth it.
purucker heidi (12 months ago)
The well-kept facility, which is worth seeing, can be reached after a short climb and is rewarded with great views.
Michelle (13 months ago)
* nice ruin * easy access to the castle * possibility to sit and relax on the spot
Ste van Windisch (13 months ago)
Beautiful, small and well-preserved castle ruins above Liebenstein with a great view to the south, west and east. You enter via a wooden drawbridge, but there is also a second entrance. There is no tower, but that doesn't bother you since the ruins are on a hill. There is seating for picnics and a campfire pit.
Chris (15 months ago)
Very nice castle ruins, but you can't park in town. Thanks to a tip from a local resident, I was able to park below the ruins. The area was behind 3 driving silos and belongs to another farmer. Parking there is tolerated.
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