Burg Geroldstein, Medieval castle ruin near Dickschied-Geroldstein, Germany
The remnants of Geroldstein Castle stand on a rocky outcrop above the Wisper valley, featuring the remains of a heptagonal keep and tower foundations.
First documented in 1215 as Gerardstein, the castle served as the ancestral seat of the von Geroldstein family until their lineage ended in the late 16th century.
The castle ruins represent the architectural evolution of medieval defensive structures in Hesse, incorporating elements such as shield walls and protective ditches.
The castle site connects to regional hiking paths and maintains stable structures that allow visitors to examine medieval construction techniques and defensive positions.
The castle's position on three steep slopes required the creation of a deep neck ditch, with stones extracted from this excavation used in the castle's construction.
Location: Geroldstein
Address: Schloßplatz (Flurbez.)
GPS coordinates: 50.10688,7.93824
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:53
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