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The Top 17 Castles around Ranis

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 17

beautiful castles to choose from around Ranis. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: December 8, 2025

Wysburg Castle Ruins

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Great excursion destination near the hall. A bit difficult access, but when you reach the top you will be rewarded with a great reconstructed castle complex. A real insider tip in the region was created with great attention to detail.

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Töpfersdorf Church Ruins

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The small village, probably founded in the 12th century by the Lobdeburg family, was an active fief of the Abbots of Saalfeld and was repeatedly deserted. Since the 16th century, …

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Weißenburg Castle

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The Weißenburg is a hilltop castle in the municipality of Uhlstädt-Kirchhasel east of Rudolstadt in Thuringia. It is located very close to a rock face rising up from the Saale. …

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Oppurg Castle

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In the middle of the picturesque Saale-Orla valley, originally built between 1708 and 1714, with 365 windows, 52 interior doors, 12 chimneys and 4 entrances - Oppurg Castle is also known as the Four Seasons Castle.

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Ranis Castle

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Ranis Castle is a well-preserved fortress dating back to the 12th century and offers a wonderful view over the town of Ranis. Below it lies the Ilsen Cave, which can also be visited (regardless of the castle's opening hours).

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