Germany Castle Wegelnburg
One of the best spots to watch the sunrise over the Palatinate Forest is castle Wegelnburg. The view over the foggy hills in autumn is magnificent.
Photography Tips
Get there in late August or September for sunrise because fog is very likely at this time. Try to be on site 30 minutes before sunrise.
Travel Information
I usually park near Château Fort de Fleckenstein in France, which is also an old castle. Then walk up the hill to Castle Hohenburg. The next ruin on your way is Castle Wegelnburg. The walk takes about 40 minutes.
You can also park and hike from Nothweiler.
Although the spot I marked doesn´t look like parking on the map, there is actually small parking.
The way to the ruin is marked.
You can also park and hike from Nothweiler.
Although the spot I marked doesn´t look like parking on the map, there is actually small parking.
The way to the ruin is marked.
Spot Type
Outdoor
Crowd Factor
Just a few people
Best Timing
Sunrise in fall
Sunrise & Sunset
07:36 - 16:50
| current local time: 18:20
Photo Themes
Burg
burgruine
Castle
castle ruin
fog
Hills
Mountain Range
ruin
ruins
Sunrise
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