Burg Gleichen, Medieval castle ruin in Drei Gleichen, Germany.
The remains of Gleichen Castle stand at 343 meters elevation, featuring stone walls and towers within the Thuringian castle landscape near Erfurt.
Constructed around 1001, Gleichen Castle formed part of a defensive trio of fortifications that protected the region throughout the medieval period.
The castle shares a connection to a tale about Count von Gleichen, who returned from the Crusades with a second wife while his first wife remained at home.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through marked hiking trails that connect all three castles of Drei Gleichen in the conservation area.
The castle belongs to a group of three fortifications that experienced simultaneous lightning strikes in 1231, leading to fires across all structures.
Location: Drei Gleichen
Inception: 11 century
Elevation above the sea: 343 m
GPS coordinates: 50.88001,10.83823
Latest update: May 14, 2025 09:02
Thuringia features castles, monasteries and museums. The region contains castle ruins in forests, medieval fortresses on hills and Renaissance palaces with gardens. Underground caves, technical museums and botanical gardens complement the cultural offerings. The architecture spans from Romanesque churches to Baroque buildings.
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