Otzberg Castle, Medieval castle in Hering, Germany
Otzberg Castle sits on a basalt cone at 367 meters elevation and features a striking white keep visible from far away. The keep rises 17 meters and contains a medieval well from the 14th century that plunges 50 meters down.
The castle was first mentioned in 1231 and built by Fulda Abbey to secure their lands. The fortification showed the abbey's power in the region and helped protect boundaries.
The castle holds a museum with medieval weapons and documents that show how the region was fortified. Visitors can see how these objects shaped daily work and defense hundreds of years ago.
Climbing to the top of the keep requires some fitness but rewards you with views stretching toward Frankfurt. The museum grounds are easy to walk through and allow visitors to explore the old fortress at a leisurely pace.
The white keep earned the nickname 'White Turnip' because of its shape and bright exterior. This name lives on in local stories today and shows how residents perceived the striking structure.
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