Vergessene Burg, Medieval castle ruins in Alzenau, Germany
The remnants of the fortress stand on a 220-meter hill between Schanzenkopf and Hahnenkamm, with visible traces of its ring wall and central structure.
First documented in 976, the castle remained active until the late 15th century, predating and outlasting the neighboring Randenburg fortification.
Archaeological excavations at the site revealed ceramic artifacts dating from the 10th to 14th centuries, providing insights into medieval regional craftsmanship.
The site is registered as monument D-6-5920-0005 by the Bavarian State Office for Monument Preservation and remains accessible for archaeological research.
The castle earned its name 'Vergessene Burg' meaning Forgotten Castle after researchers discovered its existence, previously overlooked despite its historical significance.
Location: Alzenau
GPS coordinates: 50.07589,9.09325
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:57
Hahnenkamm
1.2 km
Randenburg
270 m
Sender Alzenau in Unterfranken-Hahnenkamm
1.2 km
Schanzenkopf
532 m
Bildeiche (Hahnenkamm)
1.7 km
Ludwigs-Tower
1.2 km
Kuratiekirche
1.5 km
Filialkirche
1.7 km
Quarzitblöcke am Hahnenkamm SE von Kälberau
1.1 km
Bunker 151 Wasserlos
1.5 km
Bunker 148 Wasserlos
1 km
Gedenkstein
1.7 km
Bunker 149 Wasserlos
954 m
Wohnstallhaus
1.7 km
Bauernhof
1.3 km
Kreuzwegstation
1.7 km
Wohnhaus
1.7 km
Bildstock
1.5 km
Wohnhaus
1.4 km
Bildstock in Alzenau
1.6 km
Bunker 150 Wasserlos
1.1 km
Pavillon
1.6 km
Säule
1.5 km
Friedhofskreuz
1.7 km
Hohes Kreuz
1.2 km
Forsthaus
1.5 km
Wohnhaus
1.6 km
Wohnhaus
1.7 kmReviews
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