Waldsteinburg

Waldsteinburg
The castle ruins
Waldsteinburg is located in Germany
Waldsteinburg
Location within Germany
Alternative namesRed Castle (Rotes Schloss)
General information
ClassificationRuins. In 2007 section of wall were broken off
LocationZell im Fichtelgebirge
Coordinates50°07′44″N 11°51′18″E / 50.12889°N 11.855°E / 50.12889; 11.855
Completedfirst mentioned in 1350
OwnerRitterschaft
Height877 m above sea level (NN)
Technical details
Structural systemindividual rusticated ashlars

The Waldsteinburg, also called the Red Castle (German: Rotes Schloss) is a ruined castle on the summit of the Großer Waldstein in the Fichtel Mountains of Germany. It is also known as the Westburg ('west castle') to distinguish it from the older ruins of the Ostburg ('east castle').