Schloss Wespenstein
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Facts and practical information
Wespenstein Castle is located in the town of Gräfenthal in Thuringia, directly on the border with Bavaria. It secured the pass section of a medieval army and trade route from Leipzig via Saalfeld to Nuremberg over the ridge of the Thuringian Slate Mountains and thus had strategic importance.
Coordinates: 50°31'36"N, 11°18'9"E
Location
Am Schloßberg 1Thuringia
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Day trips
Schloss Wespenstein – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Rauhhügel, Sauhügel, Morassina, Mutzenberg.