Sausenburg Castle, Medieval fortress ruins near Kandern, Germany
Sausenburg Castle is a medieval castle ruin on a hilltop near the town of Kandern, in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Sections of the circular ramparts and tower remains are still standing and visible among the surrounding trees and hillside vegetation.
The castle was founded in 1246 by the Counts of Hachberg as a stronghold for controlling the surrounding area. French forces destroyed it in 1678 during a period of regional conflict, and it was never rebuilt.
The name Sausenburg comes from the noble family who first built here. Visitors today can still trace the outline of the circular walls and tower base, which give a clear sense of how the site was once laid out.
The ruin is reached by following marked hiking trails that lead up the hillside from the Kandern area. Dry weather makes the paths easier to walk and gives a clearer view of the surrounding landscape from the top.
In 1316, the original lords moved their main residence to another castle and left this site in the hands of appointed administrators. This meant the place stayed occupied and functional for decades without its owners ever living there.
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