Schlossruine Herbsleben

Schlossruine Herbsleben is a medieval castle complex with stone walls reaching about eight meters high, with preserved cellars and ground floor structures from different construction periods. The site is accessed through a three-arched stone bridge spanning a thirty-meter-wide moat.

The castle was built in medieval times and underwent major transformation between 1555 and 1557 under architect Nikolaus Gromann, who reinforced the Romanesque walls with defensive structures. Later investigation through excavations beginning in September 2000 uncovered more details about its past.

The name comes from the local family that built the castle in medieval times. Walking around the remains today, you can see how people adapted the structure across different periods of occupation.

Wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven and debris can be slippery in places. The site is generally open to walk through, but you need to be careful when entering areas with old stonework.

Two underground chambers beneath the chapel once served as dungeons and still reveal how the castle functioned in medieval times. What may surprise visitors is the preserved medieval plumbing system that shows how daily life worked back then.

Location: Herbsleben

GPS coordinates: 51.12050,10.84140

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:05