Heiligenburg Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Gensungen, Germany
The stone remains of Heiligenburg Castle stand on a 393-meter basalt hill, offering views across the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis district of Northern Hesse.
Archbishop Konrad I of Mainz constructed the fortress between 1180 and 1186 to establish control against Landgrave Ludwig III of Hesse in the region.
Archaeological excavations at the site uncovered Iron Age artifacts, including two rounded bow fibulae and ceramic pieces from the La Tène period.
The restored tower and gate remain accessible to visitors, with a nature trail surrounding the castle grounds displaying local artistic installations.
The castle hill contains remnants of an extinct Miocene volcano, with only the basalt from the volcanic neck remaining as evidence of prehistoric geological activity.
Location: Gensungen
GPS coordinates: 51.13280,9.45833
Latest update: March 29, 2025 02:06
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