Wasserburg Rückingen, Medieval water castle in Erlensee, Germany.
The rectangular fortress contains stone defensive walls with a corner round tower and sits near the Kinzig river in Hesse.
First documented in 1248 as castri Ruggingin, the structure underwent destruction in 1405 by King Ruprecht and subsequent reconstruction in the 15th century.
The castle exhibits architectural features from multiple construction periods, with the majority of visible elements dating to the early 15th century.
The Historical Society of Erlensee maintains a local heritage museum within the castle, displaying artifacts from Rückingen and Langendiebach.
Archaeological excavations in 1988 and 2001 revealed that the medieval castle had a twelve-meter-wide moat, which was later narrowed in the 15th century.
Location: Erlensee
GPS coordinates: 50.15490,8.99419
Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:38
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