Burg Kalsmunt, Medieval castle ruins in Wetzlar, Germany
The castle stands on a basalt hill at 241 meters altitude, featuring a square keep with walls measuring 3 meters in thickness.
Emperor Frederick I Barbarossa constructed this imperial fortress around 1180 to protect royal possessions and oversee the trade route between Cologne and Frankfurt.
The castle minted imperial coins and served as a regional administrative center, marking its significance in the medieval governance system of the region.
Visitors can access the ruins through marked paths from Wetzlar's old town, with the site located 850 meters southwest of the historic center.
The castle's name derives from Celtic origins meaning 'bald mountain,' and its keep originally reached 20 meters before being reduced to its current 15-meter height.
Location: Wetzlar
GPS coordinates: 50.54950,8.49651
Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:12
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