Burgstall Spies, Archaeological heritage site in Betzenstein, Germany.
The archaeological site contains remnants of a medieval castle situated at 614 meters elevation on a conical hill in northern Franconia.
Documents from 1187 first mention Pertholt Spiez, followed by references to Heinrich Spiez in 1189, indicating connections to the Dukes of Andechs-Meranien.
The site preserves evidence of medieval defensive architecture through its flattened castle moat and remaining sections of the outer fortification wall.
Visitors can reach the archaeological grounds by walking north from the village of Spies, passing a playground before approaching the former castle complex.
King Wenzel's forces besieged this castle in 1397, capturing only two defenders while the remainder successfully escaped the fortification.
Location: Betzenstein
Elevation above the sea: 614.4 m
GPS coordinates: 49.63927,11.40028
Latest update: April 24, 2025 04:47
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