Ruins of the Raubschloss (Old Castle)
Ruins of the Raubschloss (Old Castle)
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Ruins of the Raubschloss (Old Castle)
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July 17, 2018
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From the history and the owners of the castle is not known anything.
It is believed that the castle was one of the 66 robber baron castles, which were destroyed in 1290 by Emperor Rudolf of Habsburg and the Erfurt citizenry.
(Source: Information board at the ruin)
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January 21, 2025
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Legendary ruin from the High Middle Ages ⚔️
The so-called "robber's castle", which is the subject of several legends from the Thuringian Forest, is also …
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Elevation 640 m
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