Wysburg, Medieval castle ruin in Remptendorf, Germany
The stone walls of Wysburg castle stand on elevated ground, offering views across the surrounding forest landscape of eastern Germany.
Built around the year 1000, Wysburg castle functioned as a defensive fortification, monitoring trade routes and protecting the territories of local rulers.
The castle ruins represent medieval architectural techniques and serve as an educational site for studying historical construction methods and regional defense systems.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through marked hiking trails that wind through the surrounding forest and connect to the nearby village of Remptendorf.
The castle's position at coordinates 50.5748 latitude and 11.6084 longitude makes it part of a network of medieval fortifications in eastern Germany.
Location: Remptendorf
Inception: 1000
GPS coordinates: 50.57480,11.60840
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:50
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