Bodfeld, Medieval royal hunting palace in Oberharz am Brocken, Germany
The remains of Bodfeld Castle sit on a hill spur named Schloßkopf, featuring foundations of the former imperial palace with round towers and assembly halls.
Henry III, a prominent ruler of the Holy Roman Empire, spent his final days at Bodfeld Castle and died there on October 5, 1056.
The castle served as a center for managing ore extraction in the Harz Mountains while providing accommodation for Ottonian and Salian monarchs during hunting expeditions.
Visitors can explore the castle ruins through multiple hiking paths from Elbingerode, including the Erzgrube Büchenberg loop and Schornsteinberg circuit trails.
Documents record at least seventeen visits by different kings and emperors to this hunting palace, including notable rulers Henry I and Otto I.
Location: Oberharz am Brocken
GPS coordinates: 51.78889,10.83861
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:09
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