Alteburg, Schotten, Medieval castle in Schotten, Germany.
The stone and timber castle stands on an artificially raised hill, encircled by a water moat fed by the Nidda River.
The original structure was destroyed in 1382 by the Rhenish League of Towns and later reconstructed with a new residential building in 1515.
The castle served as a strategic control point along an important trade route that led through the heights of the Vogelsberg mountains.
The castle grounds at Altenburg 14 in Schotten remain in private ownership, with the surrounding Alteburg Park open for public visits.
The castle features a half-timbered structure from 1600 built upon massive medieval foundation walls, combining different architectural periods.
Location: Schotten
Location: Schotten
GPS coordinates: 50.50171,9.12530
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:02
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