Oberburg Driedorf, castle ruin
Oberburg Driedorf is a castle ruin located in the town of Driedorf in the Westerwald region. The complex once included an upper castle on a hill, a lower castle called Junkernschloss, and parts of the town walls, of which today only the square bergfried tower and some masonry remain visible from the street.
The castle was founded around 1303 or 1305 by the Nassau family and played a key role in defending and administering the growing town. Over several centuries, various noble families controlled it until fires in 1635, 1672, and 1812 caused severe damage that left it in ruins.
The name Oberburg refers to its former role as the upper castle of the town. The square bergfried tower and remaining walls still show how the structure served to defend the settlement and display the power of local rulers.
The ruins can be viewed free of charge from the public street, as the site is on private land. Visitors can explore the exterior and take photographs from nearby hiking and cycling trails that connect the ruin with various routes through the Westerwald region.
The bergfried tower was originally part of a linked system with several other castles and fortifications protecting the town, of which only this structure remains visible today. This connection shows a rare example of an integrated medieval defense network where multiple fortifications worked together to protect a single settlement.
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