Blumenstein Castle

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Blumenstein Castle is a castle ruin in the Palatinate Forest in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. According to the State of Rhineland-Palatinate, Blumenstein castle was probably constructed in the first half of the 13th century as part of a line of defensive castles along the Alsatian border. ()

Local name: Burg Blumenstein Built: 1260 (764 years ago)Coordinates: 49°3'27"N, 7°42'50"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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Blumenstein Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Drachenfels Castle, Wegelnburg, Biosphere House, Heidenberg.

6.8 miNE
Forts and castles
Drachenfels Castle
175 min walk • Perched atop the craggy hill of the same name, Drachenfels Castle in Germany is a historic site that beckons with tales of knights, dragons, and ancient ruins. With its origins dating back to the early 12th century, this castle ruin is not only a testament to medieval...
3.3 miE
Forts and castles
Wegelnburg
85 min walk • Perched atop the highest hill in the Palatinate region of Germany, the Wegelnburg castle ruins offer a historical journey and a breathtaking panorama. Dating back to the 12th century, this once formidable fortress now stands as a silent testament to the area's rich...
2.1 miN
Museum
Biosphere House
54 min walk • The Biosphere House in the village of Fischbach bei Dahn in the German state of Rhineland-Pfalz is a nature experience centre and important regional tourist attraction.
6.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Heidenberg
174 min walk • The Heidenberg is a 420-metre-high hill in the southeastern Wasgau, the region that covers the southern part of the Palatinate Forest in Germany and the northern Vosges in France.
4.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Großer Eyberg
125 min walk • The Großer Eyberg is a 513-metre-high hill in the southern Palatine Forest in Germany. It lies in the county of Südwestpfalz in the borough of Dahn in an area known as the Dahner Felsenland, a part of the Wasgau, a region which comprises the southern part of the Palatine Forest and the northern part of the Vosges Mountains.
5.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohe List
149 min walk • The Hohe List is a hill near Eppenbrunn, in the county of Südwestpfalz in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It is 475.8 m high.
1.5 miE
Village
Schönau
39 min walk • Visitors to Schönau can explore the beautiful surrounding countryside, with its rolling hills, dense forests, and meandering rivers. Hiking and cycling are popular activities in the area, and there are numerous well-marked trails that lead through the breathtaking...