Hohenecken Castle

Of course, a piece of the history of our town and the surrounding area should not be missing from our list. With over 800 years of history, Hohenecken Castle has a lot to tell and almost as much to tell. Following on from the imperial palace in Kaiserslautern, it was probably built by King Barbarossa at the beginning of the 12th century.

The steep path up from the beautiful village center leads past the pretty Rochus Chapel, through a small wooded area and rewards you with a great view over the surrounding valleys. The old castle keep is illuminated in a wonderful light, especially in the evening sun, making the typical red sandstone glow. 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.

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

There & away

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

The route to the castle is signposted and easy to find from both the bus stop and the train station in Hohenecken.

The last train arrives at around 21:00. You have a little longer to get back by bus. The last bus on route 104 towards the city center leaves at around 22:00.

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