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Robber's castle or "Alteburg" 🏰 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 often referred to as "Alteburg". The ruin is a rectangular fortification from the High Middle Ages that served to protect the former trade route from Erfurt across the Thuringian Forest to southern Germany. The rampart in the east, remnants of the ring wall (reconstructed), the cistern and the moat are still preserved today. The castle was probably built in 1150 by the Counts of Käfernburg. The name "robber's castle" seems to be based on the fact that the complex passed into the possession of robber barons several times during various battles in the 13th century. The ruins are a popular tourist destination. It is located on the western spur of the Arlesberg in Gräfenroda between Dörrberg and Geschwenda on the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest, above the Erfurt-Oberhof-Suhl railway line, which runs through the valley of the Wild Gera.

After three years, Arnstadt's Neideck Tower is fully secured and largely renovated. As the city announced, the 65-meter-high historic building can be visited again.

Very well preserved castle ruins and invites you to linger on the seating area.

The castle ruins including the tower are accessible again. Opening times only during the week. Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers are still being sought for the weekend.

very nice castle ruins with places to rest and a great view of the town.

beautiful small castle ruins with benches to rest and a beautiful view of Liebenstein. Very easy to hike from a little below (approx. 2 minutes easy walking time).

wonderfully interesting ruin in a beautiful landscape👍🏻

Castle ruins, some of which can be visited. Nice view of the place.