Schlitz

Schlitz is a small town in the Vogelsberg region featuring five preserved castle towers that rise above traditional half-timbered houses and stone-paved streets. The settlement spreads across eastern Hesse and forms a compact historical center with closely built structures.

The Lords of Schlitz built their power from 812 through connections to Fulda Abbey and gained the status of Imperial Barons in 1677. In 1726 they were elevated to Imperial Counts, which strengthened their territorial influence.

The town takes its name from the Lords of Schlitz, whose legacy appears in the five castle towers standing above the buildings. The traditional half-timbered houses and stone-paved streets give the impression of a settlement that has maintained its medieval layout.

The town sits in rolling hills and is best explored on foot, with narrow streets that are easy to walk through. The nearest major highway connections are found at the A7 motorway some distance away.

Since 1951, the Max Planck Institute for Limnology operates a research station on the Breitenbach stream to study its river system. This long-term study has made the creek one of the most documented waterways in Europe.

Location: Vogelsbergkreis

Inception: 1116

Elevation above the sea: 245 m

Shares border with: Bad Salzschlirf

Website: https://schlitz.de

GPS coordinates: 50.67590,9.55925

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:02