Bergfeste Dilsberg, Medieval fortress in Neckargemünd, Germany.
The stone fortress stands on a hilltop 160 meters above the Neckar River, surrounded by complete city walls and ancient defensive structures.
Built in 1150 by the Counts of Lauffen, the fortress later became an administrative center for the Electoral Palatinate during the 14th century.
Mark Twain documented his visit to the fortress in his book 'A Tramp Abroad', mentioning the underground tunnel beneath the castle.
The fortress opens from March through October, Tuesday to Sunday, while visits from November to March require advance arrangements with the tourist office.
A 78-meter-long underground tunnel connects to a 46-meter-deep well within the inner bailey, forming an engineering achievement of medieval times.
Location: Neckargemünd
Inception: 1150
Website: http://burgfeste-dilsberg.de
GPS coordinates: 49.39861,8.83694
Latest update: May 13, 2025 23:16
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