Rietburg, Medieval castle ruin in Rhodt unter Rietburg, Germany
The castle ruins stand at 535 meters above sea level on the northeastern slopes of Blättersberg mountain in the Haardt mountain range.
The lords of Riet constructed the fortress between 1200 and 1204 as vassals of the North Alsatian Benedictine abbey of Weißenburg.
The castle ruins represent the medieval architectural traditions of Rhineland-Palatinate and reflect the region's feudal heritage through their structural remains.
A cable car system, the Rietburgbahn, installed in 1954, transports visitors from the Rhine Plain directly to the castle terrace.
The International Rietburg Hill Run takes place each September, drawing athletes to compete in races around the historic castle grounds.
Location: Rhodt unter Rietburg
Inception: 1200
GPS coordinates: 49.27770,8.08003
Latest update: May 13, 2025 22:14
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