Burgruine Breitenstein, Medieval castle ruin in Königstein, Germany.
The castle ruin rests on a dolomite rock formation with steep walls dropping over twenty meters on three sides of the structure.
The castle originated in the first half of the 12th century to protect an imperial road connecting Frankfurt to Cologne before French forces damaged it.
The castle chapel maintains its 14th-century interior furnishings due to continuous religious use and restoration by Duchess Elenore of Sulzbach.
The site is accessible through a carved stone staircase leading to the castle plateau, with remnants of buildings arranged in a horseshoe pattern.
The double castle chapel stands as the only preserved building, featuring two separate prayer rooms on different floors of the structure.
Location: Königstein
Address: Breitenstein 2,In Breitenstein
GPS coordinates: 49.59966,11.64808
Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:55
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