Wilgartaburg

#1701 among destinations in Germany

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The Wilgartaburg, also called the Wiligartaburg, Wilgartsburg or Wiligartisburg, is the heritage site of a ruined rock castle located at a height of 245 m above sea level near the German village of Wilgartswiesen in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1000 (1024 years ago)Coordinates: 49°13'30"N, 7°54'1"E

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Rhineland-PalatinateGermany

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

Nearby attractions include: Asselstein, Trifels Castle, German Shoe Museum, Luitpoldturm.

3.7 miSE
Climbing
Asselstein
95 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...
4.1 miSE
Historical place, Forts and castles, Museum
Trifels Castle, Annweiler am Trifels
105 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.
3.1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
German Shoe Museum
81 min walk • The German Shoe Museum, nestled in the heart of Germany, stands as a testament to the country's rich history and culture in shoemaking. This unique museum is dedicated to the art and craft of footwear, spanning from ancient times to the contemporary fashion scene.
3.9 miNW
Tower
Luitpoldturm
99 min walk • Perched atop the dense forest canopy of the Palatinate region in Germany, the Luitpoldturm, or Luitpold Tower, stands as a serene sentinel offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. This stone observation tower, which rises to a modest height of 35...
2.3 miSW
Forts and castles
Falkenburg
58 min walk • Nestled atop a hill in the idyllic German countryside, Falkenburg Castle remains a testament to the grandeur of medieval fortifications and the rich history that permeates the region. This historical edifice, though now in ruins, continues to captivate visitors with...
4.3 miSE
Forts and castles
Anebos Castle
110 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".
4.4 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Rehberg
112 min walk • The Rehberg is a prominent hill, 576.8 m above sea level, in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
5 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Hohenberg
127 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.
4.6 miSE
Forts and castles
Scharfenberg
118 min walk • 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.
5.5 miNE
Museum
Brushmakers' Museum
141 min walk • The Brushmakers' Museum in Ramberg is a local history museum in the village of Ramberg in the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate.
3.9 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Weißenberg
99 min walk • The Weißenberg in the Palatine Forest is a hill in the municipality of Merzalben. Its height is variously give as 610 m above sea level or 607 m above NHN. The higher value has been officially recommended since 2011. That makes the Weißenberg the highest point in the west of the mountain range, ahead of the Eschkopf and Mosisberg.