Saaleck Castle, Medieval hill castle ruins near Naumburg, Germany
Saaleck Castle sits on a limestone ridge 172 meters above the Saale River, featuring two defensive towers with walls reaching 2 meters thick.
Built around 1200, the castle controlled trade routes through the Saale Valley and served as a residence until its destruction during the Thirty Years' War.
The castle forms part of the Romanesque Road, a tourist route connecting multiple medieval structures that display traditional German architectural elements.
The remaining towers contain historical exhibits, and the site provides access to panoramic views of the surrounding Saale Valley landscape.
In 1922, the castle gained notoriety when police captured two individuals involved in German foreign minister Walther Rathenau's assassination at this location.
Location: Naumburg
Inception: 1200
Part of: Romanesque Road
GPS coordinates: 51.11012,11.69950
Latest update: May 16, 2025 03:04
Rudelsburg
531 m
Rudelsburg
563 m
Saalebrücke Bad Kösen
3.2 km
Berghotel Wilhelmsburg
2.6 km
Buchenhalle
2.6 km
Villa Schultze-Naumburg
429 m
Lutherkirche
3 km
Windmühle Tultewitz
1.8 km
Hausbrücke
2.3 km
St. Laurentius
226 m
Rosenkirche St. Elisabeth
2.6 km
Brunnenhaus Fränkenau
2.9 km
Protestant Church Kleinheringen
2 km
Protestant Church (Tultewitz)
1.6 km
Gradierwerk Bad Kösen
3 km
Protestant Church (Crölpa-Löbschütz)
2.5 km
Bad Kösen Fallen Monument 1870/71
622 m
Kaiser Wilhelm Obelisk
762 m
Young Bismarck monument
674 m
Wasserturm Crölpa-Löbschütz
2.8 km
Kaatschen-Weichau Bridge
1.9 km
Borlach shaft in Bad Kösen
3.2 km
SE Corner tower Rudelsburg
544 m
Castle yard
517 m
NE Corner tower Rudelsburg
531 m
Keep Rudelsburg
528 m
Saltworks Bad Kösen
3.1 km
Bridge to Rudelsburg Castle
545 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes