Castle Grafendahn, Rock castle in Dahn, Germany.
The stone castle stands on a sandstone ridge between Altdahn and Tanstein castles, featuring chambers, drinking troughs, and remnants of a medieval well point.
Conrad of Mursel, a vassal of the bishops of Speyer, constructed Grafendahn Castle in 1287 as a fortified residence for multiple noble families.
The castle remains represent medieval German defensive architecture with rusticated ashlar stonework and strategic positioning for territorial control in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Multiple hiking trails lead to the castle ruins through the Palatinate Forest, requiring sturdy footwear and allowing access from the Dahn train station within 30 minutes.
The fortress includes two narrow rock terraces in its lower bailey, with sections of the original shield wall maintaining their full medieval height.
Location: Dahn
Inception: 1287
GPS coordinates: 49.15030,7.80250
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:58
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