Burg Winterstein, Medieval castle ruin in Waltershausen, Germany.
The stone ruins rise from a maintained park, featuring remaining Gothic pointed arches and a half-timbered administrative building at 370 meters elevation.
The Lords of Wangenheim constructed the fortified water castle in 1307, which underwent renovations in 1513 before suffering damage during the Thirty Years War.
Local tales mention a dog named Stutzel who carried love letters between the castle and Gotha, leading to a marriage within the Wangenheim noble family.
The castle grounds contain a local history room and a guesthouse, with multiple hiking paths connecting to the site through the Thuringian Forest Nature Park.
A secondary castle complex called Sommerstein stands on the southern edge of the village, complementing the main fortification's defensive network.
Location: Waltershausen
Inception: 1307
GPS coordinates: 50.88330,10.45430
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:56
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