Burg Rabenstein, Medieval castle in Oberrabenstein, Germany
The castle structure stands on a hill spur at 420 meters elevation, featuring remaining sections of the upper fortress and original defensive walls.
Construction of Rabenstein Castle occurred between 1100 and 1200, with first official documentation appearing in 1336 during the reign of Louis IV.
The fortress currently operates as part of the Chemnitz Castle Hill Museum, preserving medieval architectural elements and regional historical artifacts.
Visitors can locate the castle at coordinates 50°49′59.2″N 12°49′5.69″E, with guided tours available through the Chemnitz Castle Hill Museum.
This fortress holds the distinction of being the smallest medieval castle in Saxony, originally encompassing two hectares with a 180-meter defensive wall.
Location: Rabenstein
Inception: 1150
Website: http://www.burg-rabenstein.info/
Part of: Sachgesamtheit Rittergut Oberrabenstein
Address: Oberfrohnaer Straße 149, 09117 Chemnitz 09117 09117
Phone: +493714884501
Email: schlossbergmuseum@stadt-chemnitz.de
Website: http://burg-rabenstein.info
GPS coordinates: 50.83278,12.81814
Latest update: May 13, 2025 19:32
Rabensteiner Viadukt
180 m
Stausee Oberrabenstein
658 m
Sachgesamtheit Rittergut Oberrabenstein
51 m
Eisenbahnüberführung Weigandstraße, Chemnitz-Rabenstein
742 m
Louis-Schreiter-Straße 7
925 m
Oberfrohnaer Straße 100 Chemnitz Rabenstein
414 m
Mietvilla mit Garten und Einfriedung Oberfrohnaer Straße 84
866 m
Wohnhaus Georg-Weerth-Straße 27
857 m
Turnhalle Georgenkirchweg 28
452 m
Ländliches Wohnhaus und Gartenhäuschen Louis-Schreiter-Straße 4
939 m
Wohnhaus, Louis-Schreiter-Straße 5 Chemnitz-Rabenstein
923 m
Mietvilla mit Vorgarten Burgstraße 8
351 m
Ehemaliges Rathaus mit Vorgarten (Nebenanlage) Louis-Schreiter-Straße 9
941 m
Wohnhaus, Remise und Brunnen Georgenkirchweg 21
694 m
Wohnhaus, Oberfrohnaer Straße 143 Chemnitz-Rabenstein
50 m
Oberfrohnaer Straße 120 Chemnitz-Rabenstein
123 m
Wohnhaus Georg-Weerth-Straße 19
966 m
Kavaliershaus/Schäferei, Oberfrohnaer Straße 128 Chemnitz-Rabenstein
175 m
Oberfrohnaer Straße 129 Chemnitz Rabenstein
222 m
Wohnstallhaus Oberfrohnaer Straße 131
173 m
Wohnhaus Georg-Weerth-Straße 30
775 m
Schloss Rabenstein
146 m
Wohnhaus, Oberfrohnaer Straße 163 Chemnitz-Rabenstein
889 m
Railway bridge across Riedstraße, Chemnitz-Rabenstein
860 m
Wohnhaus Weigandstraße 21
530 m
Häuslerhaus Weigandstraße 28
714 m
Mietshaus mit Vorgarten Burgstraße 7
353 m
Wohnhaus in offener Bebauung mit Garten Am weißen Stein 16
337 mReviews
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