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The ruins have a very special character due to their construction – you can still really feel the connection between nature and medieval architecture.

Königsberg Castle is the ruin of a former high medieval imperial castle above the town of Königsberg in Bavaria, located in the Lower Franconian district of Haßberge. The complex has been undergoing extensive renovation and partial reconstruction since the 20th century. The ruins of the spur castle can be visited. Source: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_K%C3%B6nigsberg_(Bayern) Source: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_K%C3%B6nigsberg_(Bayern)

Königsberg Castle is the ruin of a former high medieval imperial castle above the town of Königsberg in Bavaria, located in the Lower Franconian district of Haßberge. The complex has been undergoing extensive renovation and partial reconstruction since the 20th century. The ruins of the spur castle can be visited. Source: https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_K%C3%B6nigsberg_(Bayern)

Schmachtenberg Castle is the ruin of a Hussite-era fort belonging to the Bishopric of Bamberg near Zeil am Main in the Haßberge district of Lower Franconia. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Schmachtenberg

The southern castle is still inhabited and privately owned. Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burg_Lichtenstein_(Unterfranken)

Directly in front of the Rotenhan ruins there are two nice rest areas.

Not much of the castle remains except for the castle walls. There is a signposted circular path around the ruins. The walk to the castle is worthwhile just for the wonderful view of the Main valley and the northern Steigerwald.

The Rotenhan castle ruins are one of the few genuine rock castles in Germany and the ancestral home of the important Rotenhan noble family. The ruins are one of Bavaria's most beautiful and impressive geotopes and are freely accessible.