Lissberg Castle, Medieval castle in Lißberg, Germany
The stone fortress stands on elevated ground in the Wetterau region, featuring defensive walls and towers that define its medieval architecture.
Built in 1222, Lissberg Castle served as a control point for regional trade routes and maintained administrative functions throughout the medieval period.
The castle maintains architectural elements from different construction periods, displaying the evolution of defensive structures in the Hesse region.
The castle grounds are accessible through marked pathways from the town of Ortenberg, with informational panels explaining the historical layout.
The fortification includes specific architectural details that demonstrate the transition between Romanesque and Gothic building techniques of the 13th century.
Location: Ortenberg
Inception: 1222
GPS coordinates: 50.37450,9.08430
Latest update: March 5, 2025 19:04
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Burg Konradsdorf
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Evangelische Pfarrkirche (Schwickartshausen)
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Schafskirche
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Evangelische Kirche Fauerbach
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Rathaus Ortenberg
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Obertor
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Protestant Church
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Klosterkirche Konradsdorf
5.4 km
Naturschutzgebiet Kaolingrube Ortenberg
2.5 km
Bleichenbachtal zwischen Bergheim und Bleichenbach
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Naturschutzgebiet Basaltsteinbruch bei Glashütten
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Heißbachgrund von Michelnau
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Alte Gefängnisanlage
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Basaltsteinbruch Glashütten
5.3 km
Bleichenbachbrücke
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Haus Kirchgasse 1
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