Ertheneburg, Medieval castle ruin in Schnakenbek, Germany
The remains include a semi-circular rampart and a 4-meter-deep moat on a promontory overlooking the Elbe River banks.
The castle's first documented mention dates to 1106, when Magnus of Saxony died there, marking the end of the Billung dynasty.
Archaeological excavations in 1923 and 1979 uncovered late Slavic ceramics and coins from the period of Henry the Lion.
The site features an information board at the entrance and provides barrier-free access for visitors with mobility limitations.
The fortress controlled a river crossing point where salt was transported from Lüneburg to the Baltic Sea during medieval times.
Location: Schnakenbek
GPS coordinates: 53.37860,10.49640
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:56
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