Ruine Lichtenburg, Medieval castle ruin in Ostheim vor der Rhön, Germany
The Lichtenburg castle ruins stand at 481 meters above sea level, featuring a Renaissance gate house and defensive walls surrounding the main structure.
Built in 1159 by Heinrich I of Henneberg-Irmelshausen, the castle served as an administrative center for the Lichtenberg district until its abandonment in 1719.
The medieval minnesinger Otto I of Henneberg-Botenlauben resided in Lichtenburg castle, making it a center of medieval German poetry and music.
Visitors can access the castle ruins by car from Ostheim or through marked hiking trails, with parking facilities available near the site.
The castle's keep, rising 31 meters high, stands as the tallest medieval tower in the entire Rhön mountain range.
Location: Ostheim vor der Rhön
Inception: 1159
Address: Lichtenburg
GPS coordinates: 50.47720,10.22970
Latest update: April 13, 2025 12:05
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