Wartstein, Medieval castle ruins in Roth, Germany
The remnants of Wartstein castle stand on Teufelsknock hill, approximately one kilometer west of Eichelburg at 400 meters elevation.
The counts of Wartstein received first documentation in 1284, while the castle itself met destruction by Tilly's troops during the Thirty Years' War in 1632.
The site contains fragments of foundation walls on natural rock formations, representing architectural elements from medieval German fortification construction methods.
Visitors can freely explore the archaeological site throughout the year, with the location offering views of ancient routes between Roth, Allersberg, Schwand, and Hilpoltstein.
An underground cavity remains visible at the northern edge of the castle ruins, where according to records, walls of three to four meters height existed until 1873.
Location: Roth
GPS coordinates: 49.24080,11.16010
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:02
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