Karlsburg Castle

Karlstadt, Germany

From the late 6th to the mid-13th century, the settlement of Karlburg with its monastery and harbor was located on the west bank of the Main. The early castle was built around mid-9th century or earlier. It was destroyed in the German Peasants' War in 1525.

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Burgweg, Karlstadt, Germany
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Founded: 9th century AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: East Francia (Germany)

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dwaky11 (7 months ago)
Can’t get anywhere near In a car it’s all on foot but outstanding views
George Chalhoub (2 years ago)
Very beautiful castle with impressive views over Karlstadt and the river. It only takes about 15 min to walk the centre. Definitely worth it.
Schorsch K (6 years ago)
Nice quite place, with beautiful views to the city of Karlstadt and the river Main. 15 min step Walk from the road. It's worth to do it
Aleksander F (8 years ago)
Small old city, really famous for tourists (only over twenty minut from bigger and more famous, interesant and beauty Rothenberg). Next to the city, on the not so big mountain, still exist some interesting ruin walls and basemant , unfortunetlly undergrounds are closed, dobt know why, can be that they hiding some more interesting stuff, not for our eyes ;) generally, nice city, with good looking ruins on the top of hill other site of "Main" River, sehr schön platz!
Brett Rock (8 years ago)
I love ruins and places that aren't full of sandals & sunhat travellers. It's a beautiful, but easy walk up from ample parking to see breathtaking views of the town below. The ruin itself is just a small taste of history, but the feeling of being there is the real reason to check it out.
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