Scharzfels Castle, Medieval rock castle ruins in Bad Lauterberg im Harz, Germany.
The fortress stands on a 150-meter-high dolomite rock formation, featuring remaining foundations of a 12-meter tower and carved rooms within the stone.
Originally constructed around 1000 to protect the Pöhlde monastery, the castle served as an imperial fortress from 1131 until French forces destroyed it in 1761.
The castle holds the tale of Eleonore von dem Knesebeck's escape in 1697, marking a significant event in the fortress's history as a state prison.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through multiple hiking trails, including the Karst Trail and BaudenSteig, with parking available at Großer Andreasbach.
The castle complex includes natural caverns transformed into corridors and chambers, with an open staircase leading through three archways to the upper section.
Location: Bad Lauterberg im Harz
GPS coordinates: 51.62900,10.40890
Latest update: May 15, 2025 20:57
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