Krayenberg

Krayenberg is a wooded mountain in the Werratal region that rises with a distinctive cone shape above the surrounding landscape. On the summit stand the ruins of an old castle, next to which a restaurant and hotel operate today.

The castle Krayenburg was built in the Middle Ages as a protective fortress for local rulers and played a role in regional conflicts. In the 13th century it provided refuge to Margarethe of Staufen, daughter of Emperor Frederick II, after she fled the Wartburg.

The Krayenburg castle atop Krayenberg provided asylum to Margaretha von Staufen, daughter of Emperor Frederick II, when she fled from Wartburg in 1270.

A marked hiking trail leads to the summit and is reachable for most hikers in reasonable time. Once at the top, visitors can eat or stay at the restaurant and hotel, making it a practical destination for day trips.

The mountain ranks as the 33rd highest among 3,816 summits in Thuringia, with a prominence of 152 meters relative to surrounding terrain.

Location: Wartburgkreis

Location: Thuringia

Location: Bad Salzungen

Elevation above the sea: 428.3 m

GPS coordinates: 50.83676,10.12956

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22