Schauenburg, Medieval castle ruins near Friedrichroda, Germany
The stone remnants of Schauenburg castle stand on a mountain summit 1.5 kilometers southwest of Friedrichroda, overlooking the northern edge of Thuringian Forest.
Heinrich III granted permission in 1044 to construct Schauenburg castle, which later served as a protective fortress for the Reinhardsbrunn monastery established around 1085.
The castle ruins represent the historical legacy of the Ludowingian counts who shaped the development of medieval Thuringia through their territorial expansions.
Multiple hiking trails lead to the castle ruins, including a 4.36-kilometer loop trail from Friedrichroda with an elevation gain of 150 meters.
Composer Max Wagner created a symphonic poem titled 'Von der Schauenburg' in 1892 after visiting the castle ruins during his stay in Friedrichroda.
Location: Friedrichroda
GPS coordinates: 50.84630,10.55560
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:00
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