Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 99 out of 105 hikers
Location: Mansfeld, Mansfeld-Südharz, Harz Mountains, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
unfortunately locked and barricaded, but still nice to look at from a distance.
December 5, 2022
😎Rammelburg Castle, which is located in the town of the same name on the Wipper, was probably built in the 13th century. A first documented mention from 1259 confirms this. In contrast to other palaces and castles, there were hardly any military conflicts around Rammelburg Castle. The castle was attacked only once and was at least partially taken. After a reconciliation, the owners were allowed to keep the castle. Nevertheless, the complex changed hands over the centuries and eventually became the property of the von Thurn und Taxis family. However, they were also expropriated during the Second World War. The castle was then used as a refugee home, health resort and rehabilitation center....
November 19, 2023
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