Altsachsenheim, Medieval castle ruin in Sachsenheim, Germany.
Altsachsenheim is a castle ruin perched on a hillside in the Enz Valley in Baden-Württemberg. The stone structures reveal traces of a multi-level complex with buildings arranged around the western, northern, and southeastern sides.
The stronghold was built in the second half of the 1200s and served as the main seat of the Sachsenheim lords for generations. It changed hands to the Nippenburg family in the early 1400s and gradually lost its former importance.
The site once symbolized authority over the valley and the trade routes passing through it. People recognized the stronghold from a distance and understood who controlled this territory.
The ruins sit on a hilltop with good views over the valley and are reachable on foot. The site is open year-round, and a flashlight is useful for exploring the interior spaces.
The ruins reveal a four-story structure, suggesting the wealth and status of its inhabitants at the time. This height was uncommon for castles in the region during the medieval period.
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