Burgruine Großer Gudenberg, Medieval castle ruin in Zierenberg, Germany.
The remains of Großer Gudenberg castle stand at 570 meters above sea level, consisting of two separate fortified structures with defensive walls and trenches.
Built in the 12th century as a Mainz fief, the castle met its destruction between 1269 and 1272 during conflicts with Landgrave Heinrich I of Hesse.
The castle belonged to three noble families named von Gudenberg, with the Wolff von Gudenberg lineage continuing to the present day.
The ruins require a challenging climb through unmarked forest paths, with parking available near the A44 motorway underpass at Niederelsungen.
The site features a double castle layout protected by an oval rampart, with one section maintaining rectangular walls and the other displaying circular foundations.
Location: Zierenberg
GPS coordinates: 51.36660,9.27139
Latest update: March 14, 2025 15:42
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