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Lichtenstein Castle

Lichtenstein, Germany

History

A fairy-tale castle perched on a cliff edge of the Swabian Alb, built in the 1840s after a romantic novel. Even without a tour, the view from the grounds is worth the stop.

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Lichtenstein, Germany
Category
History & culture
GPS
48.4063, 9.2574
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Campsites nearby

  • Azur CampingCampsite
    7 km from Lichtenstein Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz beim Bauernhausmuseum - ÖdenwaldstettenMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Lichtenstein Castle
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz MössingenMotorhome stopover
    14 km from Lichtenstein Castle · 10 pitches
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • PfählhofCampsite
    17 km from Lichtenstein Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Hofgut HopfenburgCampsite
    18 km from Lichtenstein Castle
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • WoMo-Stellplatz BeurenMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Lichtenstein Castle · 58 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Lichtenstein Castle?

Lichtenstein Castle is in Lichtenstein, Germany, at GPS 48.4063, 9.2574. It is about 7 km from Erpfingen.

Can you camp near Lichtenstein Castle?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Stellplatz am Schönbergbad, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 30 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Lichtenstein Castle?

Lichtenstein Castle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Swabian Alb: castles, springs and the Danube.

What is there to see near Lichtenstein Castle?

Places worth a stop nearby: Uracher Wasserfall (13 km), Hohenzollern Castle (23 km), Blautopf (39 km) and Birnau Basilica (74 km).

When is the best time to visit Lichtenstein Castle?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)