Kunitzburg, Castle ruin in Jena, Germany.
The stone ruins of Kunitzburg rise 325 meters above sea level, northeast of Jena, featuring remnants of walls and a semi-circular tower.
The castle originated around 1100 under the Lords of Glisberg, later becoming imperial property under Friedrich I before its destruction by King Rudolf in 1289.
The medieval castle structure represents German defensive architecture, with its strategic position offering control points across the Saale Valley region.
Visitors reach the castle ruins through multiple hiking trails, including the 6.31-kilometer Rat- und Brauhaus Laasan route with 230 meters elevation gain.
A Swedish countess, Hedwig Carolina Ekmann, maintained residence in a blockhouse at Kunitzburg from 1809 to 1815, sustaining herself through handcrafts.
Location: Jena
GPS coordinates: 50.96080,11.64780
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:35
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