Burg Schwarzberg, Medieval castle ruins in Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge, Germany.
Burg Schwarzberg is a castle ruin located on a rock formation 210 meters (690 feet) high, overlooking where the Schwarzbach and Sebnitz rivers meet. The outer walls, especially on the southern and western sides, reach about 6.5 feet (2 meters) thick and cover a space roughly 260 by 130 feet (80 by 40 meters).
The castle was first recorded in 1372 as a possession of the Czech noble family Berka von der Dubá. In 1443, Saxon Elector Frederick II. took control and made it part of the Hohnstein lordship until its abandonment in 1456.
The site became known as the 'Goßdorfer Raubschloss' because outlaws sheltered in the abandoned ruins after 1456. This history gives the place a particular character that visitors notice when walking through the weathered stones.
You can reach the ruins via a path on the northwestern side and explore the well-preserved southern and western walls. The location sits on hilly terrain, so visitors should wear sturdy shoes and be prepared for uneven ground.
In 1858, a local landowner chose to add a round tower and other new structures to the medieval ruins. This addition blends the original remains with 19th-century rebuilding, which visitors can still see today.
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