Rudelsburg, Castle ruin near Saaleck, Germany.
The Rudelsburg castle ruins stand 85 meters above the Saale River, featuring a square-shaped Romanesque keep from the 12th century.
The Bishop of Naumburg constructed Rudelsburg in 1050 to secure trade routes through the Saale Valley and collect taxes at nearby fords.
The castle gained national recognition in 1855 as the annual meeting place for the Kösener Senioren-Convents-Verband, a union of German student fraternities.
Visitors can explore the castle grounds throughout the year and access hiking trails that connect to the Romanesque Road tourist route.
Archaeological excavations revealed evidence of Bronze Age settlements from the Unetice culture beneath the medieval castle structures.
Location: Naumburg
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Part of: Romanesque Road
Website: http://rudelsburg.com
GPS coordinates: 51.10917,11.70694
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:59
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