Burg Forchtenberg, Medieval castle ruin in Forchtenberg, Germany
The fortress spans 92 meters by 50 meters, featuring a shield wall reaching 10 meters high with a thickness of 3 meters.
Constructed in 1210 by Konrad von Düren, the castle changed ownership to the Counts of Hohenlohe in 1323 and faced destruction by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years War.
The castle remains display medieval architectural elements including a rectangular tower, deep neck ditch, and vaulted cellar that represent regional defensive construction methods.
The ruins maintain public accessibility and function as an event space following extensive restoration work conducted between 1972 and 1995.
The structure contains a residential building stretching 80 meters along its length, with a preserved stair tower stump positioned above the Kochertal valley.
Location: Forchtenberg
Inception: 1210
GPS coordinates: 49.28790,9.56512
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:32
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