Karlsfried, Medieval castle ruin in Zittau Mountains, Germany.
The stone remains include an entrance tower, a quadrangular keep, and defensive walls positioned along a mountain ridge at 50°50'5" North.
Emperor Charles IV ordered the construction of Karlsfried Castle in 1357, appointing Burgrave Ulrich Tista von Liebstein to oversee the project.
The castle functioned as a customs post, monitoring trade routes between Bohemia and Upper Lusatia while providing protection for passing merchants.
Visitors can access the ruins through hiking trails from the Zittau-Lückendorf road, with a shelter located near the historical site.
After Jan von Wartenberg used the castle for raids, Zittau authorities purchased and demolished it in 1442 to prevent further conflicts.
Location: Zittau
Inception: 1357
GPS coordinates: 50.83476,14.79246
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:55
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