Staufeneck Castle, Piding, Germany

Staufeneck Castle was built in the 12th century by Burggrafen von Staufeneck. In the year 1307 the castle went into the ownership of the Erzstift Salzburg, under whom it served as one of the maintenance courts in Rupertiwinkel from 1365 to 1805. In 1503, the castle was under Archbishop Leonhard von Keutschach who fundamentally transformed it, giving it its present appearance. Since 1894, the castle has been under private ownership. In the 20th ceuntry, the castle housed a museum. After a complete renovation, it is once again inhabited.

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M Hernandez (2 years ago)
It’s a beautiful site, though, there is little to no information available in English. With my translator on the phone, I was able to understand more: this is the site of many witch trials. It was an easy, paved walk from Bad Reichenhall, though part of it was on a busy street. The interior is closed for the season, so I can only go up the bridge to the front door.

Sergej Grigorev (2 years ago)
Very beautiful.

Anneliese Polster (2 years ago)
We got to know the owner and his family, a really very nice gentleman. We were then also allowed to take a look in the castle corridor and could enjoy the beautiful view. We had a very nice experience at Staufeneck Castle.

Monika Kuk (2 years ago)
There is no information whether it can be visited. You can only walk to the gate.

Sanda Schenck (4 years ago)
Unfortunately it cannot be visited at the moment, it would be interesting.

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