Laach Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Kruft, Germany.
Laach Castle stands on a 318-meter-high rock spur, comprising remnants of an oval bailey facing the lake and an elongated section toward inland.
The castle served as the residence of Count Palatine Henry of Luxembourg-Gleiberg, who established the Maria Laach Abbey in 1093.
Archaeological findings at the castle site reveal Roman bricks and construction elements, indicating a complex layering of different civilizations in this location.
The castle remains are located 200 meters from an ancient Roman farmstead and can be reached through marked pathways near the Laacher See.
The castle's defensive structure included three square towers and strategic cross ditches between two baileys, spanning a total length of 170 meters.
Location: Kruft
GPS coordinates: 50.40750,7.27913
Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:00
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