Altes Schloss, Medieval castle ruins in Nieder-Beerbach, Mühltal, Germany
Altes Schloss is a castle ruin on a hillside in Nieder-Beerbach and displays stone wall remains from medieval times. The site consists of several sections whose foundation stones and defensive structures are still partially visible.
The fortress was built in the 13th century by local nobles who controlled trade routes through the Odenwald region. It shaped the area's development but lost its purpose as trade patterns shifted over time.
The ruins display typical features of regional castle construction, with thick stone walls and strategic positioning on elevated ground. Visitors can observe these characteristics directly on the preserved walls and understand how such structures once functioned.
The castle site is accessible year-round and can be reached from Nieder-Beerbach via walking paths through the forest. Sturdy footwear is recommended because the ground is uneven and some paths climb steeply.
Underground passage systems beneath the ruins once connected different parts of the fortress and remain partially preserved. Visitors often miss these subterranean structures, though they show how carefully the defensive layout was planned.
Location: Mühltal
GPS coordinates: 49.77995,8.68237
Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27
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