Burgruine Rodersen

Burgruine Rodersen is a medieval castle on a hilltop near Niederelsungen with the remains of a square residential tower, outer walls, and a preserved moat. The tower foundations clearly show the structure of the former fortification.

The fortification was built around 1180 as a stronghold under the authority of the Archbishop of Mainz. It was destroyed during conflicts with Thuringia and later permanently dismantled.

The site is named after its hilltop location and today serves as a walking destination for local visitors. The ruins show how medieval people sought protection through elevated ground.

The site is accessible via a marked walking path from a parking area on the L3075 road. The walk takes about 30 minutes through open terrain with good views.

Excavations beneath the castle walls found traces of an earlier settlement fortification with burned clay layers and pottery fragments. These findings show that the hilltop was used as a place of protection before the medieval period.

Location: Niederelsungen

Inception: 1180

GPS coordinates: 51.36810,9.16972

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:27