Gutenburg Castle

The castle remains stand at 223 meters above sea level, featuring an inner ward encircled by an outer ward with curtain walls and mural towers.

First documented in 1213 as Castro Weitersheim, the castle changed ownership to the counts of Sponheim in 1334 and underwent substantial modifications.

The castle structure demonstrates medieval defensive architecture with its strategic placement, ring walls, and fortified sections that remain visible today.

The ruins maintain considerable portions of original walls and are currently under private ownership, limiting access to specific scheduled visits.

A copper plate engraving from 1623 by Daniel Meisner shows the castle structure already in deteriorated condition during the Thirty Years War period.

Location: Gutenberg

GPS coordinates: 49.88190,7.79864

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:35