Lichtenstein Castle, Pfarrweisach, Germany

Lichtenstein Castle is a high to late medieval hill castle about six kilometres north of Ebern in the Lower Franconian county of Haßberge in Bavaria. It is located in the municipality of Pfarrweisach.

Of the originally four sub-castles of this great joint-fief or Ganerbenburg only one, the South Castle, is still occupied. The North Castle only survives as ruins. On the site of the now vanished third castle the Protestant Church of the Eternal Flame (Zum Ewigen Licht) was built in the Baroque era. In the southwestern part of the site lie the ruins of a fourth joint-vassal castle seat.

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Thomas G (10 months ago)
Really absolutely worth seeing. Was here by chance in the area and made a detour to the castle ruins. I came here with no expectations and was definitely not disappointed. You can even see the Bramberg castle ruins from the vantage point, which is also very beautiful.

Emanuel Vermeulen (10 months ago)
Small, very nice. Entry free.

I W (10 months ago)
Nice castle ruins with free entrance. Good access by car, from the parking space approx. 450m. access on foot.

v8jojo (2 years ago)
Beautiful, large castle complex with ruins and parts of buildings that are absolutely worth seeing, partly carved out of the natural rock. Walls, towers, cellars, loopholes... There is a lot to discover here. Good signage, showcases with artifacts. Two on-site parking spaces. The facility is only partially barrier-free. Entry is free. The well-preserved southern castle is privately owned and cannot be visited.

Sebastian Müller (2 years ago)
The ruin is free. We don't know if it ever cost to enter, in any case there is an old ticket booth in which there is now a fridge with drinks. A donation for each drink is requested. One euro. Of course we paid a little more here. Many information boards what used to be where. Outside there is a trail of legends where the kids could read a lot and it was very interesting what else was around here. Can only recommend

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