Burg Glauburg

The stone remains of Burg Glauburg stand at 276 meters above sea level on a basalt ridge, featuring defensive walls and a preserved ground floor with Romanesque arch.

The castle, constructed during the Middle Ages as part of the Wetterau fortress system, served as the ancestral seat of the Frankfurt Glauburg family until its destruction in 1256.

Archaeological investigations of the castle grounds revealed multiple cellars, buildings attached to the inner ring wall, and a complete row of houses on the northern defense wall.

The site contains a reconstructed gate complex known as Enzheimer Pforte and a five-meter-deep cistern system that collected rainwater for the castle inhabitants.

The medieval settlement foundations along the northern edge of the plateau indicate an extensive residential area, demonstrating the scale of life within the castle complex.

Location: Glauberg

GPS coordinates: 50.31140,9.01472

Latest update: April 4, 2025 11:45