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Landsberg Castle, Medieval castle in Obermoschel, Germany.

The fortified Landsberg Castle sits on a hilltop near Obermoschel, featuring a shield wall made of rusticated ashlar stone blocks.

The castle, first documented in 1130, belonged to Count Emicho of Schmidburg before being transferred to Gerlach I of Veldenz.

The castle grounds contain historical rose species and fruit trees, reflecting traditional German horticultural practices from different periods.

The site includes a refuge hut constructed over the cellar vaulting, providing shelter for visitors exploring the castle grounds.

The remaining structures include a bergfried tower, gate tower, enceinte, stables, and castle well, displaying medieval building techniques.

Location: Obermoschel

Inception: 1130

GPS coordinates: 49.72530,7.78080

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:12

Medieval castles and Roman fortresses in Rhineland Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate preserves centuries of European fortification architecture across a region shaped by river valleys and forested highlands. Medieval castles like Eltz Castle rise above the Moselle loop at Bremm, while Pfalzgrafenstein Castle sits on a Rhine island at Kaub, where it once controlled river traffic. Roman foundations lie beneath later structures such as Limburg Monastery near Bad Dürkheim, and Romanesque abbeys like Maria Laach demonstrate monastic design from the 11th century. The landscape ranges from the Teufelsfels rock formation in the Hunsrück to the ruins of Hardenburg, among the largest fortress complexes in the state. From the Rhine Valley with Stolzenfels Castle and the Loreley to the Palatinate fortresses of Hambach and Trifels, these sites document the region's strategic importance. Pyrmont Castle stands beside a waterfall near Roes, while the ruins of Frankenstein Castle near Kaiserslautern show medieval defensive works. Natural formations like the Kaltwasser Geysir at Andernach and the Geierlay Suspension Bridge at Mörsdorf complement the historical structures, providing access to the geological features between the Rhine, Moselle and Nahe rivers.

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