Burg Tannenberg

Burg Tannenberg is a castle ruin with thick defensive walls, a cylindrical keep tower, and several cellar structures built on a hilltop. The site sits at around 335 meters elevation and displays the typical layout of a medieval fortress with multiple building levels.

The fortress was founded around 1210 by Kuno von Münzenberg as a strategic outpost in the region. It was destroyed in 1399 after a prolonged siege and never rebuilt.

Excavations since the 1800s uncovered objects showing how people lived inside these walls. Today visitors can still see cellar remains that once served for storage and survival during attacks.

The archaeological site can be reached via a marked hiking path that starts from the Lufthansa Seeheim conference hotel parking area. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes and expect varied terrain, as the route crosses hilly woodland landscape.

Excavations in the 1850s uncovered an early firearm here, among the oldest specimens found north of the Alps. The discovery showed that such weapons were known in this region earlier than previously thought.

Location: Seeheim-Jugenheim

GPS coordinates: 49.75650,8.65681

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:41