Burg Kollnburg, Medieval castle ruin in Kollnburg, Germany
Burg Kollnburg is a castle ruin in Kollnburg municipality featuring a distinctive round tower about 8 meters across and a deep well shaft. The remains sit on a hilltop at approximately 660 meters in elevation with scattered wall fragments surrounding the main tower structure.
The castle was first documented in 1153 as Chalnberch and served as a residence for local nobility. In 1468 it sustained major damage during a revolt against Duke Albert IV, beginning its decline into ruin.
The round tower was converted into a viewing point in 1912, connecting medieval history with local recreation practices. Visitors experience how the castle ruin bridges past and present use of the landscape.
The ruin sits close to the parish church of Kollnburg and is accessible by foot paths. The hilltop location provides views over surrounding forests and the village, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
Many houses in the village were built using stones from the original castle walls, so medieval building materials live on in the modern village architecture. This reuse shows how the castle's resources were integrated into the local community.
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