Ebersburg castle ruin, Castle ruin in Herrmannsacker, Germany
Ebersburg Castle ruin sits on a porphyry cone at the southern edge of the Harz mountains, with a tower and wall remains that show how medieval builders constructed fortifications. The site overlooks Herrmannsacker and sits among walking paths that make it accessible to visitors.
Building of this fortress started between 1180 and 1191 under Landgrave Hermann I of Thuringia to control the region strategically. It served as the northernmost fortification of the Thuringian realm to guard the borders.
The structure represents the northernmost fortification of the Thuringian Empire and maintains its complete Romanesque architectural elements from the medieval period.
The walk up to the ruin can be done from several directions, with routes that are easy to spot from the village and require no special gear. Wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven and paths go uphill in places.
The walls are about 5 meters thick in places, showing the remarkable building skill of medieval craftsmen and the strength they could achieve. This thickness and material selection ensured the structure could last through centuries of weathering.
Location: Herrmannsacker
Part of: Allzunah castles
GPS coordinates: 51.55430,10.88020
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:44
Thuringia contains a notable variety of historic sites, from medieval castles on wooded heights to baroque palaces in landscaped parks. The region preserves Romanesque monastic complexes such as Paulinzella, Renaissance residences including Wilhelmsburg in Schmalkalden, and significant collections like the Lindenau Museum in Altenburg. Beyond architectural landmarks, Thuringia offers geological features: the Saalfeld Fairy Grottoes are considered the most colorful show mine in the world, the Barbarossa Cave near Rottleben is one of Europe's largest anhydrite caves, and the Morassina healing caves in Schmiedefeld have served therapeutic purposes since the 19th century. Cultural institutions range from technical museums such as the Ziegenrück hydroelectric power museum to the Apolda bell foundry museum and botanical installations like the Japanese garden in Bad Langensalza. Historic transportation systems including the Oberweissbach mountain railway, which has covered a vertical rise of 1,060 feet (323 meters) since 1923, complement the offerings. Natural monuments such as the Dragon Gorge near Eisenach, a narrow ravine with rock walls reaching 33 feet (10 meters) in height, and viewpoints like Leuchtenburg above the Saale valley combine natural and cultural experiences.
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