Krayenburg, Medieval castle ruin on Krayenberg hill in Tiefenort, Germany.
Description
Krayenburg is a medieval castle ruin perched on a hilltop above Tiefenort in Thuringia. The remaining stone walls sit at around 431 meters elevation and open up views across the Werra Valley toward Wartburg Castle and the Rhön mountains.
History
The fortress was built around 786 under Charlemagne's order to protect Hersfeld Abbey's territories. Over the following centuries it changed hands repeatedly before eventually facing destruction.
Culture
The site maintains strong regional connections through the Krayenburggemeinde association, established in 1925 to preserve the remaining structures.
Practical
The climb to the ruins is accessible via a hiking path, and there is a tower on-site that visitors can ascend for panoramic views. A restaurant and hotel are also located nearby for those wishing to spend more time exploring the region.
Did you know?
Historical records suggest this fortress was originally larger than the famous Wartburg Castle, with some of its stones later reused in Wartburg's construction. This reveals an unexpected connection between the two castles across their shared past.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Tiefenort).
Erlebnisbergwerk Merkers
1.8 km
Krayenberg
30 m
Castles in Stadtlengsfeld
6.1 km
Schloss Feldeck
4.1 km
Bahnbetriebswerk Vacha
7.1 km
Husenkirche
7.1 km
Schloss Leimbach
5.6 km
Evangelische Kirche
3 km
Protestant Church Tiefenort
2.7 km
Kirche
480 m
Stadtkirche Stadtlengsfeld
6 km
Jewish cemetery, Stadtlengsfeld
6.6 km
Burgstelle Schlösschen (Unterrohn)
3.7 km
Brühl von Merkers
1 km
Burgstelle Schlösschen (Tiefenort)
648 m
Burgstelle Schlösschen
7.1 km
Eich-Kopf
1.9 km
Werraaue mit Altarmen bei Unterrohn
3.9 km
Karrenwiesen
5.9 km
Protestant Church Frauensee
4.7 km
Protestant Church (Völkershausen)
7.2 km
Protestant Church (Leimbach)
5.3 km
Protestant Church Merkers
1.7 km
St. Margarete (Stadtlengsfeld)
6.4 km
Protestant Church Vitzeroda
6.9 km
Protestant Church Oberzella
6.5 km
Kulturhaus Dorndorf
2.9 km
St.-Joseph-der-Arbeiter
3 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes