Burg Merenberg, Medieval castle in Merenberg, Germany
The castle stands on a basalt cone with outer walls, cellars, and remnants of a three-story residential building overlooking the Lahn valley.
Built in 1129 by Hartrudus de Marinberg, the fortress served as a strategic point along the trade route connecting Frankfurt, Siegen, and Cologne.
The castle represents the ancestral residence of the von Merenberg noble family, whose heritage connects to the current Grand Duke of Luxembourg.
The 22-meter-high keep features a spiral staircase leading to a viewing platform that provides views across the surrounding German landscape.
The castle grounds share space with grazing goats, which visitors encounter while exploring the remaining structures of this medieval fortification.
Location: Merenberg
Inception: 1129
Address: Ohne Anschrift (Schloßberg) 35799
GPS coordinates: 50.50845,8.18931
Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:50
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