Kemenate Orlamünde, Medieval castle ruin in Thuringia, Germany
The stone remains of Kemenate Orlamünde stand on elevated ground between Jena and Rudolstadt, overlooking the Saale and Orla rivers junction.
The castle, constructed between the 11th and 12th centuries, served as a strategic fortress marking the eastern border of the Duchy of Thuringia.
The remains of Kemenate Orlamünde represent one of the few medieval structures featured in the Ebstorf Map of 1300, documenting its regional importance.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins via local roads from Jena, with the nearest railway station located at Bahnhof Göschwitz, approximately 10 kilometers away.
The castle grounds contain preserved foundation structures that demonstrate medieval construction techniques used in German defensive architecture.
GPS coordinates: 50.77690,11.52810
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:31
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