Weisswasserstelz, Medieval castle ruin in Hohentengen am Hochrhein, Germany
The ruins of Weisswasserstelz stand on a 340-meter hill above the northern bank of the Rhine River, featuring remains of circular towers and defensive walls.
Built around 1100, the castle changed ownership multiple times through centuries until Swedish troops burned it during the Thirty Years' War, leading to its decline.
The castle ruins represent medieval military architecture of the Rhine region, where fortifications controlled important trade routes and river crossings.
The site remains open to visitors throughout the year without entrance fees, with informational panels explaining the structure's historical significance.
The castle's position allowed its inhabitants to monitor both river traffic and the ancient Rhine Valley road that passed directly by its courtyard.
Location: Hohentengen am Hochrhein
Inception: 1100
GPS coordinates: 47.57760,8.40140
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:03
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