Lauenstein Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Lauenstein, Lower Saxony, Germany.
The castle stands on a 50-meter square plateau protected by steep hillsides and a wide moat, with remaining walls reaching 4 meters in height.
Heinrich von Homburg documented the castle in 1247 when he transferred it to Duke Otto the Child, who later returned it as a feudal property.
The castle grounds contain the remnants of an observation tower, gateway structures, and sections of the original defensive walls from the 13th century.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by following marked hiking trails from the village of Lauenstein, with parking available at the base of the hill.
The castle site witnessed the establishment of abandoned villages that merged to form the present-day village of Lauenstein, first recorded in 1430.
GPS coordinates: 52.07592,9.54882
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:11
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