Hofruine Geisskopf, Forest settlement ruins near Iggelbach, Germany.
The Hofruine Geisskopf contains remnants of five residential buildings spread across a forest clearing in the Elmstein municipality of Rhineland-Palatinate.
Built in 1744 by the Counts of Leiningen, the settlement served as a buffer against illegal forest exploitation until its abandonment and demolition in 1852.
The settlement represents the historical relationship between forest management and rural communities in 18th century Rhineland-Palatinate through its strategic placement.
Visitors can locate the former settlement site through Ritterstein marker stone number 186, which indicates the exact position of the historical ruins.
The area experienced ownership disputes between the Counts of Leiningen and the Duke of Zweibrücken due to valuable oak and beech wood resources.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
GPS coordinates: 49.31250,7.92528
Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:39
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