Burgruine Wolfsberg
Burgruine Wolfsberg, Medieval castle ruin in Obertrubach, Germany
Description
Burgruine Wolfsberg is a medieval castle ruin whose stone remains sit on a ridge overlooking the Trubach valley. The surviving structures show defensive walls, foundations, and parts of the original buildings that give a sense of what a mountain fortress once looked like.
History
The fortress was built around the middle of the 12th century and first appears in written records in 1169. It changed hands among different noble families over many generations before eventually falling into ruin and being used as a quarry.
Culture
The ruins show how noble families used their fortress as a symbol of power across generations. The changing hands of ownership left their mark in the building style, visible today in the different layers of stonework.
Practical
The route to the ruins follows well-marked hiking trails that begin in the village and climb upward through forest. Sturdy footwear is recommended since parts of the path are steep and the ground can be uneven and slippery.
Did you know?
The castle was later used as a quarry, which caused much of the original structure to be lost over time. Visitors today can still see traces of this extraction work in the missing wall sections and the fractured surfaces.
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