trifels castle

Trifels Castle (in German: Reichsburg Trifels) is a beautifully and almost completely restored medieval castle, like many other undiscovered castles and ruins in the Pfalz-area. It is located high above the Queich valley on the peak of the Sonnenberg (494 m above sealevel). Like so many buildings in this region, it is entirely made of red sandstone.

We enjoy exploring castles here in Germany. This one provided not only a castle to explore but some unique history to go along with it. It once held Richard the Lionhart and supposedly the Holy Grail was once kept in it's treasury! As you make the 20 minute hike up the steep hill you can begin to understand why this castle was not overtaken like the other 2 on the surrounding hills. It was a good 20 min hike and we were going at a pretty good pace. The family pass is reasonable, for 2 adults and up to 4 kids it was €6. This is one of the smaller castles that we've been too but it was worth the trip. The views from the top are amazing. There is no place to buy water after the hike up so make sure to pack your own, you'll be thirsty! There are also lots of stairs in the castle so make sure your group is able to endure the hike and the stairs. You can read more & see more photos on my blog post: http://www.worldtravelingmilitaryfamily.com/burg-trifels-annweiler-trifels-germany/

I liked this castle a lot. You could go almost any place in the castle which I liked. There were not too many furnishings (actually none that I can remember). But they have cool "crown jewels" on display which is neat. I would recommend parking in the town and hiking up to the castle. It would make for a great day trip! They have a place for snacks or lunch near the castle. It is a very beautiful area.

This castle situated in the Rhineland Palatinate in the small town of Annweiler is a picturesque place live and visit. The best time to go is in July when for 4 days they reenact what life was like during the era of Richard Lion Heart and explain his captivity in this castle. People are dressed for the era and the whole town is converted. It is an adventure you will not forget.

It was well worth the hike in the rain to see the castle. It was well worth the entrance fee (3 or 4 euro per person). The castle is nicely restored and the views are out of this world. If you don't want a strenuous hike, take he path to the left of the parking lot. The path to the right starts out paved but is a pretty strenuous hike up the hill.

A short little walk to reach the castle. Once you are on top of the castle you have an amazing view. A great activity to do as a family.

While visiting our Daughter we have been visiting a number of old Castles in and around the area. Burg Trifels is wonderfully restored and a great afternoon of fun of hiking and explorng. Fantastic views and and nice some town with Restaurants and shops.

We went up the hills from Annweiler and enjoyed the nice view from the castle. The Museum has some interesting parts from the old German Kingdom.

Extensively restored castle which is of interest to English students of history as the place where King Richard I was held for ransom after he had been captured on the way home from a crusade. Always safer to travel by sea, I say.The views from the top are spectacular and there's a certain amount of fairy castle atmosphere inside. BUT the walk up from the car park is a bit of a climb if you're not a regular hill walker.The toilets are not for the squeamish, but merely I got there on a bad day.

Hi, I still remember now how the visit of ( Burg am Trifels ) was amazing and I still intend to visit it once more whole day next year in February / March. To make a review, I have to choose latest date but it was done some years ago. The Castle first of all reveals the story of Robin Hood who steal from his uncle's castle to give to the poor..The castle is approximately 900 meters high, You can watch the whole city of Annweiler from a Binocular. I asked myself how squared woods of 50 meters were laid so high on it's roof? The king's golden crown exposed, together with various swords that still shine through the glass panes.We had to climb it up, was so funny that I even did't mind how much time it took to reach the top. We had lunch too over there. One thing is sure, we had lots of oxygen in our lungs from the green woods..Why don't some reviewers explain about it's magnificence? I don't have this opportunity to see one alike in my own country..Please, a visit better say on a sunday would be wonderful. Keep coins for Binocular...SJ

A restored castle that held Richard the Lionheart prisoner for 2 years on his return from the Crusades. On display are replicas of crowns and other royal trappings of the era. Beware that the trek up and back is about 20 minutes for those in shape and the slope is steep at times! For the effort have a commanding view of the surrounding mountains and the Rhine Valley.

Not much of the original castle to be seen--just a few stones here/there on display. It was rebuilt over many years in the last century and really looks like new construction inside and out. I prefer as much of the original castles as you can see--and the older the better--but it was at least what I expect is a near perfect rendition of the original. Also, it's in a beautiful area which makes for a nice drive and walk. You can park very close to the castle (1.50 euro for parking) but then have to take about a 20 min hike up--not a bad walk at all. Nice restaurant in the parking lot and a little imbiss at the beginning of the trail as well. I'm always thankful for those places that offer English translations of the sites and not just German--none of that here. However, it was a nice way to enjoy a couple of hours on a perfect day. **No dogs allowed.

Castle with a great view over the countryside. Also much to look at inside. The price is also ok. Please be aware that no dogs are allowed.

kind of expecting just another roadside medieval ruin, but this was really well done. drive to the site is really scenic, farther off the highway than it looks. they charge you a few euros to visit, but they have spent the money wisely in maintaining the site and the interior. restuirant was good and the wine cellar merchant friendly.

We took a daytrip to this medieval castle near the small town of Annweiler. Trifels Castle has been gradually restored since the 19th century and today replicas of the Imperial Regalia (Reichskleinodien) of the Holy Roman Empire are on display here. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. We decided to visit Trifels Castle after reading that it's famous as the site where King Richard I of England (Richard the Lionheart) was imprisoned after he was captured by Duke Leopold V of Austria near Vienna in December 1192 on his return from the Third Crusade. According to legend, Richard was found and freed by the trobador Blondel de Nesle - in fact, he was released for an enormous ransom. The present-day castle is in large parts not true to the medieæval original. It is characterized by a large well tower outside the ring wall, linked to the castle by a bridge. The surrounding rocky landscape is a popular venue for mountaineers. What this means to you is be prepared to walk uphill for a good thirty minutes if you park at the restaurant. You also have the option to park at the bottom of the mountain and select one of the many trails to the top for a good long hike.