Vergessene Burg, Medieval castle ruins in Alzenau, Germany
Vergessene Burg is a medieval castle ruin situated on a hill around 220 meters high between Schanzenkopf and Hahnenkamm in Alzenau. The remains still show traces of the former ring wall and a central structure that archaeologists have uncovered during their investigations.
The castle was first documented in 976 and remained active until the late 15th century. It therefore outlasted the neighboring Randenburg and shaped the defensive landscape of the region across multiple centuries.
The castle's name reflects how locals and historians overlooked it for centuries before modern research brought attention to the site. Today, visitors can sense this history of neglect in how nature has reclaimed much of the hilltop, creating a quieter counterpart to the more famous fortifications in the region.
The site is registered as an archaeological monument under the number D-6-5920-0005 and remains open for research and visitation. Visitors should expect an undeveloped landscape where sturdy footwear is recommended for exploring the hilltop terrain.
Ceramic finds from the 10th to 14th centuries show that craftspeople operated workshops on site and the castle was not merely a military installation. These everyday objects offer insight into the daily life that once took place there.
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