Sporkenburg, Medieval castle ruin in Eitelborn, Germany.
The rectangular fortification stands on a wooded hill, featuring a five-story shield wall that rises to nearly 20 meters on the north side.
Heinrich II von Helfenstein constructed Sporkenburg in 1310 after the destruction of an earlier castle, making it a fief to Archbishop Baldwin of Luxembourg.
The castle ruins represent medieval German defensive architecture, with its strategic position and design reflecting the military requirements of the period.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by following the forest path from Erlenweg in eastern Eitelborn, near the local cemetery.
The fortress design omitted a traditional keep, instead relying on steep drops on three sides and a protective ditch on the north for defense.
Location: Eitelborn
Inception: 1310
GPS coordinates: 50.36690,7.72861
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:08
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