Lauksburg, Medieval castle ruins in Lorch, Germany
The remnants of the stone castle stand 10 meters tall with a three-story residential tower measuring 7.5 by 6 meters at 200 meters elevation.
The Archdiocese of Mainz granted Lauksburg to Kuno von Scharfenstein and Adam von Allendorf in 1424, marking a period of ecclesiastical control.
The ruins represent medieval defensive architecture and demonstrate the authority of regional nobility through their strategic position above the Wisper valley.
The privately owned ruins remain closed to visitors since October 2023 due to significant structural deterioration and risk of collapse.
The castle's position controlled access to the main northern pathway leading to Lorch on the Rhine, making it essential for regional trade routes.
Location: Lorch
Inception: 1100
Address: Am Schlößchen
GPS coordinates: 50.09878,7.91177
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:49
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