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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.

Beautiful castle ruins with a great view of the city. Please take the main path down, the zigzag trail has been completely destroyed by the forest.

Ehrenstein Castle is a beautiful Renaissance building and has been restored to its former glory since 2022 and the castle is definitely worth a visit.

A visit is rewarded with a great view.

Since its reopening in 2022, Ehrenstein Castle has been shining in new splendor, which can be seen very impressively in the inner courtyard.

Since 2022, the Ohrdruf Castle Christmas has been taking place in and around Ehrenstein Castle on the 1st of Advent.

The castle houses the archives of the city of Ohrdruf, the cultural office, the museum and the library.

The color design, partly with gold leaf, is thanks to the work of Mr. Weber.