Untere Sachsenburg, Medieval castle ruin in An der Schmücke, Germany
The stone remains of Untere Sachsenburg stand on a ridge of the Hainleite mountain range, featuring a preserved keep and sections of defensive walls.
Built between 1100 and 1200, the castle served as a strategic fortification to control access to the Thuringian Basin until its administrative functions ceased in 1815.
The ruins represent medieval German military architecture and serve as an educational site for understanding regional defensive structures from the Middle Ages.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through marked hiking trails in the surrounding forest, with parking facilities available in the nearby town of Sachsenburg.
The castle forms part of a dual fortress system with its companion structure, creating a historical complex that controlled the River Unstrut passage.
Location: An der Schmücke
Inception: 1100
GPS coordinates: 51.29350,11.16530
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:27
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