Geyersburg, Castle ruin in Untermünkheim, Germany.
Description
Geyersburg is a castle ruin in Untermünkheim featuring a three-story residential tower built from Muschelkalk stone. The walls measure around 1.5 meters thick and form the main structure of the site.
History
The fortress was built in 1391 by the Feldner noble family from the Haller patriciate. By 1406 it had passed to the city of Hall and was later known by the name Gartenheuslin.
Culture
The fortress combines military defense features with residential comfort, visible in its arrow slits and tall windows that include stone seating areas. This blend shows how noble families needed protection and livable space at the same time.
Practical
The site sits at 320 meters above sea level and can be reached from the nearby community of Sülz about one kilometer to the southwest. The approach is fairly short and takes you through the surrounding landscape.
Did you know?
During the Peasants' War in the 1520s, the fortress then called Gartenheuslin provided shelter to local peasants fleeing persecution. This shows how old fortifications became a refuge for ordinary people during times of unrest.
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