Burgstall Amerang, Medieval castle ruins in Bad Reichenhall, Germany
Description
Burgstall Amerang is a medieval castle ruin located on a rocky outcrop near Bad Reichenhall with stone walls and preserved medieval structures. The site displays typical features of a mountain fortress built to defend this alpine region.
History
The fortification was built between 1140 and 1180 by the Salzburg Archbishop to counter rival Karlstein Castle in the region. Its destruction in 1262 marked a turning point in local power struggles and alpine defense strategies.
Culture
This site reflects its past as a military stronghold within the medieval fortification network of the region, marking an important defensive point in the landscape. Visitors can sense how this location once served to control key mountain passages.
Practical
The ruins are part of a hiking route that connects multiple medieval fortifications across the Bad Reichenhall area, making them accessible to visitors. Sturdy footwear is recommended since trails to the ruins can be steep and uneven in places.
Did you know?
Unlike typical noble residences, the site lacks remains of an economic courtyard, suggesting it served as a military garrison rather than a permanent home. Archaeologists uncovered damaged arrowheads from the 13th century, confirming evidence of armed conflict here.
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