Räuberberg, Medieval hillfort in Görsdorf Tauche, Germany
Räuberberg is a medieval hillfort in the Görsdorf area that rises noticeably above the surrounding landscape. A stream called Blabbergraben curves around the fortification banks, creating a natural boundary around the site.
This fortification was built in the Middle Ages as a castle for a German noble family, though no medieval written records mention it by name. Finds from digs show it was occupied during the 12th and 13th centuries.
The name comes from local stories about bandits who supposedly used this hill as a base to attack traveling merchants in the area. These tales still shape how people understand and talk about the site today.
The site can be reached by forest trails that branch off from the western side of Görsdorf. Wear sturdy shoes, as the paths can become muddy and difficult to walk after rain.
Digs have uncovered objects from both Slavic and Germanic periods, suggesting a more complex settlement history than once thought. This mixing of cultures at the site points to its importance across different regional populations.
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