Burgwartsberg, Medieval castle ruins and mountain in Pesterwitz district, Freital, Germany.
The mountain rises above Freital, offering panoramic views across Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains region with trails leading to castle remnants at its summit.
Built around 1200, the Thorun Castle stood atop Burgwartsberg until its demolition in 1206 following a regional conflict resolution agreement.
Local folklore tells of Edelgard, a castle warden's daughter transformed into a toad, who guards hidden treasures beneath the mountain.
The site features multiple hiking paths, including the Castell Thorum 1206 loop trail extending 4.23 kilometers with a 60-meter elevation gain.
Every 300 years, according to legend, a blue light emerges from the mountain during Midsummer Night, signaling Edelgard's brief return to human form.
Location: Freital
GPS coordinates: 51.01840,13.65380
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:42
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