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Berwartstein Castle is located about 280 meters above sea level in the southern Palatinate Forest.
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The robber baron's castle on sandstone rocks was first mentioned in a document in 1152 and was therefore built before that time.
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The most important owner was probably Hans von Trotha, then Marshall of the Electors of the Palatinate.
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After his arrival in 1480 he continued to expand the castle.
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The castle burned down after a lightning strike in 1591 and was only restored and partially repaired centuries later after several changes of ownership.
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According to the myth, the castle is impenetrable, which was due, among other things, to a system of corridors and a so-called ascending chimney.
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This meant that enemies had little or no opportunity to enter the castle.
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Visitors can now visit the gangways, the torture chamber, catapults and guns, among other things.
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The Berwartstein is private property and is used for residential purposes, but many areas are freely accessible.
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There is also a restaurant and overnight accommodations as well as a breathtaking view from the castle terrace over the Palatinate Forest.