Burgruine Straufhain, Medieval castle ruin in Straufhain, Germany.
The stone remains of Straufhain Castle stand at 449 meters above sea level on a volcanic mountain in the Heldburg region of Thuringia.
The castle experienced its golden period during the 12th century under the Counts of Henneberg, who expanded their influence within the German kingdom.
The fortress hosted medieval tournaments, noble hunting events, and ceremonies, including the knighting of Wolfram von Eschenbach, a medieval poet.
Visitors can reach the ruins through marked hiking trails, with two main circular routes connecting the site to the surrounding forest and viewpoints.
The castle structure sits on a volcanic vent where lava formed the mountain foundation approximately 140 million years ago.
Location: Straufhain
GPS coordinates: 50.33970,10.71530
Latest update: March 5, 2025 12:02
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