Wallenburg, Medieval castle ruins in Brotterode-Trusetal, Germany.
The stone fortification sits atop the Heinberg mountain at 523 meters, offering views over the surrounding Thuringian valleys and dense forests.
Constructed around 1200, the castle monitored the ancient road connecting Herrenbreitungen to the Rennsteig pass near Brotterode through the medieval period.
The castle grounds serve as an educational site where visitors learn about medieval defensive architecture and the role of fortress commanders in German nobility.
The castle remains are accessible through marked hiking paths from Brotterode-Trusetal, with no entrance fee and open access throughout the year.
The fortress belonged to the judicial district that included Heßles with Nüßleshof and the eastern part of Bairoda beyond the Farnbach stream.
Location: Brotterode-Trusetal
GPS coordinates: 50.78167,10.43000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:47
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