Burgstall Amerang, Medieval castle ruins in Bad Reichenhall, Germany
The stone remains of Burgstall Amerang stand on a 570-meter-high rocky outcrop, featuring walls measuring 1.1 meters in thickness and a carved water cistern.
The castle was constructed between 1140 and 1180 by the Archbishop of Salzburg and served as a counter-fortress to Karlstein Castle until its destruction in 1262.
Archaeological investigations in 2002 revealed bent arrowheads from the late 13th century, providing evidence of military conflicts at the fortress site.
The castle ruins form part of the Reichenhaller Castle Trail, a 30-kilometer circular hiking route connecting 17 fortifications in Bad Reichenhall and surrounding municipalities.
The fortress lacked a traditional economic courtyard, suggesting temporary military occupation rather than permanent noble residence.
Location: Bad Reichenhall
GPS coordinates: 47.71654,12.84123
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:35
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