Photo: Wikimedia Commons The listed castle keeps its pentagonal keep, whose entrance lay about 15 m up and was once reached by a walkway from a neighbouring building.
The ruins overlook the resort of Wangenbourg-Engenthal and its fir forests. They suit a short stroll or a stop on a longer hike.
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The site is open to visit freely; take care near walls and stairs.
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