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Burgruine, Hill castle ruins in Wiesenttal, Germany

The stone remains of Burgruine stand on a hilltop at coordinates 49.8129° N and 11.2207° E, overlooking the Wiesenttal valley in Bavaria.

The medieval fortress, constructed around 1120, functioned as a defensive structure for nobles controlling the strategic routes through Franconian Switzerland.

The castle ruins represent the architectural traditions of Bavarian nobility and display construction methods used during the early medieval period.

Visitors can reach the archaeological site through marked hiking paths that connect to Streitberger Berg Street and other castles in the region.

The ruins maintain their original defensive position on Schanzberg hill, offering views of multiple medieval castle sites across the Franconian Switzerland area.

Location: Wiesenttal

Inception: 1120

Address: Streitberger Berg 15

GPS coordinates: 49.81290,11.22070

Latest update: April 3, 2025 23:39

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