Burg Reichenbach, Castle ruin in Hessisch Lichtenau, Germany
The stone castle stands on Schlossberg hill at an elevation of 522 meters, featuring remains of a tower, shield walls and surrounding moats.
Built around the year 1000 by the Gozmar counts, the fortress changed ownership multiple times before Emperor Charles V ordered its destruction in 1550.
The castle ruins represent medieval architectural techniques and defensive strategies employed throughout northern Hesse during the Middle Ages.
Visitors can reach the castle grounds via Schulbergstraße 5 in Hessisch Lichtenau, where parking facilities are available at the base of the hill.
The castle's keep underwent restoration in 1899 specifically to serve as an observation tower, providing views across the Reichenbacher Kalkberge nature reserve.
Location: Hessisch Lichtenau
Address: Am Schlosse
GPS coordinates: 51.16884,9.75341
Latest update: March 5, 2025 06:47
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