Ramburg was built in the 1200s as an extension of Trifels to assist in protecting the latter. By expanding smaller fortifications around the core, the lords of Trifels castle were attempting to provide buffers that would ensure the main part of their domain would remain inviolate. The castle was destroyed during the Peasants War in the 1520s, and later during the Thirty Years War. After the latter it was never rebuilt. Unfortunately, this was all of the history I could find on the castle, being solely from the internet and not being mentioned in any of the sources I have on hand.
These photos taken in 2008.
Above, a nice view of the castle as seen from the valley below. The large wall is a section of the palas and has been largely restored recently. This wall can be seen in the photo at right.
Getting to Ramburg was an adventure. We were able to drive up a very narrow asphalt path until we reached a small shop and cafe, which at the time was closed. From there, we decided to push the car up another VERY narrow trail as there was nobody in the area and it was raining. We finallyreached a place where we could park off the side and see the castle.
Right, a view of the remains of the palas. These sections have received some maintenance work to keep them intact.
Left, the entrance to the underground chamber beneath the castle. This chamber was hewn from the very living rock.
Left, a view within the chamber. The pillars are part of the rock. Lights with a sensor have been added for those going in, while pices of authentic architecture have been left within.
Below, a view of a few pieces that once constituted an arched doorway.
Right, a view looking out of the chamber.
Below, within the chamber is a cistern opening that goes up to the side of the palas. Two opposite views, one looking up and the other looking down, show this opening. However, it was unclear where the water was to collect, unless it was supposed to be in the large chamber, which seems unlikely.
Below, a view into the area of the main palas. In large measure the remains of Ramburg have received some type of serious restoration or maintenance.
Above and right, a view of part of the palas and the large section of wall and how they rest on the rock.
Below, a portion of an authentic piece of architecture. This item appears to have been some type of table that has been reconstructed from broken pieces nearby. The design on the piece is too worn to determine what it is.
