Ritteburg, Water castle in Kalbsrieth, Germany.
The medieval water castle sits on the left bank of the Unstrut River at an elevation of 121 meters in Thuringia.
First documented around the year 1000, the castle was gifted to the Archbishop of Magdeburg and controlled river crossings until its destruction in 1290.
The site represents a significant example of early medieval defensive architecture in the Kyffhäuserkreis region of Thuringia.
While no physical structures remain today, the location provides context for understanding historical water fortification systems along the Unstrut River.
The castle grounds are considered the potential location of the Battle of Riade in 933, marking a critical German victory against Hungarian forces.
Location: Kalbsrieth
Elevation above the sea: 121 m
GPS coordinates: 51.34500,11.32610
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:07
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