Scharfenberg

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Scharfenberg Castle, is the ruin of a medieval rock castle in the Palatine Forest in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is situated above the small South Palatine town of Annweiler. ()

Local name: Burg Scharfenberg Built: 1150 (874 years ago)Coordinates: 49°11'21"N, 7°59'11"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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Scharfenberg – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Asselstein, Trifels Castle, Anebos Castle, Rehberg.

1.2 miW
Climbing
Asselstein
32 min walk • Asselstein, nestled in the picturesque Palatinate Forest of Germany, is a hidden gem for climbing enthusiasts. This formidable sandstone rock formation, rising majestically against the lush backdrop of the forest, presents a thrilling challenge for both novice...
0.6 miNW
Historical place, Forts and castles, Museum
Trifels Castle, Annweiler am Trifels
15 min walk • Trifels Castle is a reconstructed medieval castle at an elevation of 500 m near the small town of Annweiler, in the Palatinate region of southwestern Germany.
~1690 ftNW
Forts and castles
Anebos Castle
9 min walk • Anebos Castle is a ruin of a medieval castle in the Palatinate Forest south of Anweiler in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. The name of the castle is probably derived from the German word "Amboss".
0.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rehberg
23 min walk • The Rehberg is a prominent hill, 576.8 m above sea level, in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
1.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohenberg
33 min walk • The Hohenberg is a 552 m above sea level high hill in the Palatinate Forest, in the municipalities of Birkweiler, Queichhambach and Siebeldingen. At its summit is an observation tower, a refuge hut and starting ramps for hang gliders.
1.5 miNW
Church
Town Church, Annweiler am Trifels
38 min walk • The Protestant town church of Annweiler am Trifels is, along with the Trifels mountain, the landmark of the old imperial town of Annweiler am Trifels. The Protestant town church on the market square became 850 years old in 2003.