Castle Wasigenstein

" It is here, in the narrow gorge that separates the two Wasigensteins, that Walther—the hero of the legend of the *Waltharilied*—is said to have fought his final battle against the knights sent in pursuit by the King of Worms. "

Please note: due to the dangerous nature of the access route to the building, entry to the castle is prohibited until further notice. Updated August 2026.
The ruins of two adjacent castles dating from the middle of the 13th century, situated on a rocky outcrop separated by a deep split in the rock. Old Wasigstein is on the western rock and New Wasigstein is on the eastern. Partially destroyed during the Thirty Year's War. Still remaining: steps, carved out of the rock face in both castles with apartments, Gothic windows, water storage cisterns and the curtain wall. Made famous by the Waltharilied-saga (Walther's battle against Gunther an Hagen).