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Burg Hohenecken

A bit of history of our city and the nearby region may not be missed on our list, of course. Hohenecken Castle, with its more than 800 years of history, has a lot to tell. It was probably built by King Barbarossa at the beginning of the 12th century, following the imperial palace in Kaiserslautern.

The steep path up from the beautiful village center, leads past the pretty Rochus Chapel, through a small forest and rewards with a great view over the surrounding valleys. The old castle tower, is illuminated especially in the evening sun in a beautiful light and brings the typical red sandstone to shine. It is not without reason that the castle is a popular destination for warm summer evenings. It is easy to reach by public transport from the city center.

A real castle from the Middle Ages in the Kaiserslautern district of Hohenecken, our must-see number 10.

Highlights & Tips

Guided tours of the castle ruins can be booked in German and English on the Hohenecken Castle website and on request by e-mail.

FACTS

How to get there

Take bus lines 101 and 111 in the direction of "Hohenecken" to " Hohenecken, Burg". The buses leave every 30 minutes. It is even faster to take the regional train (RB 64 - direction Pirmasens) from Kaiserslautern main station to Hohenecken station. The regional train runs once an hour.

From the bus stop as well as from the train station in Hohenecken, the way to the castle is signposted and easy to find.

The last train leaves at about 21:00. For the way back by bus you have a little longer time. The last bus of line 104 in the direction of the city center leaves at about 22:00.

Google Maps - Burg Hohenecken

When

Warm late summer evenings are the best time to enjoy the beautiful colors.

If you dare to make the climb in winter with a warm drink in your hand and catch a clear day, you can enjoy a wide view over the Landstuhler Bruch.

Duration and Route

You should plan 3 to 4 hours for a visit to the castle, including the journey there and back. The ascent to the castle is already done in about 25 minutes.

Equipment

Comfortable shoes, picnic and your camera