Altenstein, Medieval fortress in Bad Liebenstein, Germany
Altenstein Castle stands at 423 meters elevation, featuring fortified walls, towers, and preserved architectural elements from different construction periods.
The castle originated around 1120 when the Fulda monastery granted it to the Franconian knights of Stein, marking its role in regional power dynamics.
The fortress represents medieval architectural traditions of Thuringia, with its stone construction methods setting standards for other fortifications in the Werra Valley.
Visitors can explore the castle ruins, surrounding park grounds, and archaeological excavation sites that reveal structures from the 13th to 15th centuries.
A cistern discovered during 1995 archaeological investigations provided evidence of advanced medieval water management systems within the castle complex.
Location: Bad Liebenstein
Elevation above the sea: 423 m
GPS coordinates: 50.83530,10.34920
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:11
Altenstein Palace
193 m
Altensteiner Park
35 m
Burg Liebenstein
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Luthergrund Altenstein
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Schloss Glücksbrunn (Schweina)
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Lutherbuche (Altenstein)
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Marienthaler Schlösschen
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Gerberstein
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Luisenthaler Wasserfall
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Glöckner
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Jagdhaus Kissel
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Kissel
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Müllersches Hotel
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Friedenskirche, Bad Liebenstein
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Postamt
2.2 km
Windsberg
1.9 km
Alte Warth
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St. Kilian
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Comödienhaus Bad Liebenstein
2.5 km
Markgrafenstein
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Aschen-Berg
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Hohe Klinge - Dorngehege
3.5 km
St. Laurentius
1.4 km
Protestant Church Gumpelstadt
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Alte Warth
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Palais Weimar
2.4 kmReviews
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