Grubenhagen Castle

Grubenhagen is a castle site on a hilltop near Einbeck featuring medieval remains including a round tower rising about 18 meters high. The fortress shows an oval-shaped inner ward surrounded by outer defensive ditches and ramparts.

The castle first appeared in written records in 1263 as the seat of the ministerial family Grubo and later became an important administrative center. By 1291 the territory had been established as an independent county within the Welf principality.

The hilltop fortress served as the center of a medieval territory that controlled local trade and communication routes. Visitors can still see how the defensive structures were positioned to command the surrounding landscape.

The tower can be climbed but you must collect the access key from Rotenkirchen village beforehand. The site sits on a hilltop, so wear sturdy shoes and plan for a short walk uphill.

In 1448 the fortress was attacked by Hessian forces using cannons, yet the guns failed to breach the medieval walls. This demonstrates how effectively the structure was built to withstand early firearms.

Location: Einbeck

GPS coordinates: 51.76470,9.81722

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06