Burgruine Rodersen, Medieval castle ruin in Niederelsungen, Germany
The stone remains of the hilltop fortress include foundations of an 8-meter square residential tower, outer walls, and a preserved moat at 220 meters elevation.
Built around 1180 under Archbishop of Mainz authority, the castle was destroyed in 1231 during conflicts with Thuringia and permanently razed in 1261.
Archaeological excavations between 1960 and 1972 uncovered medieval artifacts, providing knowledge about defensive structures in medieval Hesse.
Visitors can reach the site through a walking path from a designated parking area on L3075 road, located 1.5 kilometers from the ruins.
The 2015 discovery of burned clay layers and pottery fragments beneath the castle revealed evidence of an earlier settlement fortification.
Location: Niederelsungen
Inception: 1180
GPS coordinates: 51.36810,9.16972
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:18
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