Burg Sichelnstein, Medieval castle ruin in Staufenberg, Germany
The horseshoe-shaped stone castle structure stands on a hillside with walls reaching heights between seven and ten meters above the Ingelheilmbach valley.
Built after 933, the castle changed ownership multiple times, including Duke Otto and various Hessian landgraves, before its decline during the Thirty Years War.
The renovated castle grounds now feature an open-air stage that hosts concerts and performances throughout the summer months in Staufenberg.
The castle remains include an eastern entrance portal and a bridge crossing over a moat, with guided tours available during regular visiting hours.
Local residents recycled stones from the original castle structure to construct houses in the surrounding area after its abandonment.
Location: Staufenberg
GPS coordinates: 51.35040,9.63767
Latest update: March 25, 2025 07:43
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