Burg Landeck

Burg Landeck is a castle ruin on Landecker Berg at roughly 470 meters elevation in Schenklengsfeld. The surviving walls reveal the basic structure of a medieval fortress with its defensive features.

The Abbey of Hersfeld founded this fortress in 1234 as an administrative stronghold to control the region. It later played a role in regional conflicts until the fortification was abandoned in 1525.

The ruins show how medieval fortifications were built and reveal the power struggles between religious institutions and local rulers in the region. Visitors can still see how this fortress once watched over and controlled the valley below.

The stabilized walls are accessible today and offer views over the surrounding landscape and valley. The site is best reached on foot and requires a moderate climb from the village below.

The journalist August Spies claimed in his own handwritten notes that he was born within these castle ruins in 1855. This biographical connection to a notable socialist makes the site a curious historical landmark.

Location: Schenklengsfeld

Inception: 1234

GPS coordinates: 50.82580,9.86528

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28