Frankenstein Castle
Frankenstein Castle
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EvaF2Eva
Lorrach, Germany4,868 contributions
Jan 2017 • Couples
This castle is situated in the town Frankenstein, about 20 minutes of driving from Kaiserslautern (don't confuse it with another Frankenstein castle located in Hessen close to Darmstadt).
There are several ways to get to the castle from the town. I prefer to start close to cemetery. It is quite steep, but it offers amazing view to the castle together with church, cemetery chapel and beautiful historical railway tunnel entrance. After about 15 minutes of walking you will reach ruins of the castle with beautiful views to the town and surroundings.
There are several ways to get to the castle from the town. I prefer to start close to cemetery. It is quite steep, but it offers amazing view to the castle together with church, cemetery chapel and beautiful historical railway tunnel entrance. After about 15 minutes of walking you will reach ruins of the castle with beautiful views to the town and surroundings.
Written January 22, 2017
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50islookinggreat
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May 2020 • Friends
There are two Burg Frankenstein in Germany. One is a Burgruine in Frankestein, Germany, another is a castle in Muhltal, Germany, near Frankfurt. This address posted takes you to the ruins. If you look at pictures taken above, you will see two different castles. Be sure you use a different source to navigate if you wish to see the Castle, not the ruins. Both are worth visiting!
Written May 24, 2020
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Christos
Thessaloniki, Greece5,082 contributions
Feb 2023 • Friends
Very impressive castle in the top of a cliff with free access-at least early in the morning- and amazing view in the fields! Also the road is good enough!
Written February 26, 2023
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Charles C
Dallas, TX31 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Why would you get so close and not visit Frankenstein’s castle? After walking around the grounds there is a good restaurant with good German food and beer. A friendly staff who speak enough English to get the job done, a good half day trip. The Castle itself is in disrepair but there are many structures standing and available for viewing.
Written December 26, 2018
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mjbensen1
Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany79 contributions
May 2018 • Family
Beautiful hike to castle ruins. Dogs allowed. Small children should be carried and closely supervised.
Written May 26, 2018
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Adrian F
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia116 contributions
Aug 2017 • Solo
Not to be confused with another Frankenstein Castle near Darmstadt, this one is situated literally on the top of a railway line connecting Neustadt to Kaiserslautern. If you're coming by train, as you exit the station and turn right along the main road, there are two ways of getting there: (1) through a car servicing garage (5 mins away), and (2) pass the church and cemetery (10 mins away). I suggest the latter, as you get to pass by some interesting sites, namely the church and a couple of WWI and WWII memorials. There is also a rough map of the walking trails at the start of the trail there, so you know which way to go. The trails are in some areas steep, but nothing too difficult if you tread slowly
Once you're at the ruins, you get a good sweeping view of the town below, and the entrance into the castle is free. It's quite a small place, but there are a several stairs to climb around which makes it a little more interesting to explore. There is nothing much else to see around the area except a hut and some benches, plus a lot of signboards on bird and nature conservation.
I wish there were more signposts around to tell visitors a little more about the castle itself, but it is nonetheless an interesting place to visit if you happen to be passing by the area.
Once you're at the ruins, you get a good sweeping view of the town below, and the entrance into the castle is free. It's quite a small place, but there are a several stairs to climb around which makes it a little more interesting to explore. There is nothing much else to see around the area except a hut and some benches, plus a lot of signboards on bird and nature conservation.
I wish there were more signposts around to tell visitors a little more about the castle itself, but it is nonetheless an interesting place to visit if you happen to be passing by the area.
Written August 7, 2017
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edgar_was_here
The Netherlands1,083 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
Frankenstein Castle is a beautiful ruin, like many other undiscovered castles and ruins in the Pfalz-area. It lies on a spur in a valley, above the village of Frankenstein (Rheinland-Pfalz; near Kaiserslautern) and it’s not to be confused with the castle in Nieder-Beerbach (Hesse).
Underneath a railway crosses through a tunnel. The whole setting looks like a model railway scene!
Underneath a railway crosses through a tunnel. The whole setting looks like a model railway scene!
Written December 25, 2014
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chrislbowen
Wiesbaden, Germany284 contributions
Oct 2022 • Friends
We tried to visit he Castle today, but it looks like it’s closed u til November, except for the Halloween events. I didn’t see any mention on the web site.
Written October 5, 2022
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ivoryandebony
Toronto, Canada75 contributions
Jul 2019
I had no idea that the castle was real & that Mary Shelley was really there. Lots of history for the background of her book. Fascinating history.
Written September 9, 2019
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keith t
Olympia, WA91 contributions
Sep 2015 • Friends
Great hike up past the church and took the trail to the ruins. Definitely worth a visit... No cost to visit and the walk up not to challenging.
Written September 20, 2015
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How long and strenuous is the walk from the car parking lot?
mjbensen1
Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany79 contributions
It’s a steady uphill climb. There are different paths that you can take depending on what level hiker you are. I went with my 3 young kids and they did fine. We stoped several times along the way up to take in the views.
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