Burg Hammerstein, Medieval castle ruins in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
The stone ruins of Hammerstein Castle stand at 195 meters altitude on a hill overlooking the Rhine River near the village of Hammerstein.
Built in the 10th century by the Conradines, Hammerstein Castle gained status as an imperial fortress of the Holy Roman Empire by the year 1000.
The castle witnessed the marriage dispute between Otto von Hammerstein and Ermengarde de Verdun, which led to conflicts with Archbishop Erkanbald of Mainz.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through a path connecting to the Rheinsteig hiking trail, offering views of the Rhine Valley.
Emperor Henry IV stored the regalia of the Holy Roman Empire at Hammerstein Castle in 1071, including imperial insignia and ornaments.
Location: Hammerstein
GPS coordinates: 50.47120,7.35771
Latest update: May 16, 2025 12:25
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