Osterburg Castle Ruins (Keep)

Osterburg Castle Ruins (Keep)

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Osterburg Castle Ruins (Keep)

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Location: Henfstädt, Hildburghausen, Thuringia, Germany

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October 18, 2018

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The Osterburg dates back to the 13th century. Today, the castle still preserves a part of the castle wall, the fountain and the so-called east tower. To slow down the decay caused by overgrowth in the forest, the "Osterburg Working Group" has been taking care of the walls since the 1970s. If you want to visit the castle and the tower from the inside, you have to register in advance.

Phone:
Mr. Römhild, 03685 - 403689
Ms. Langner-Schneider, 036873 - 0276

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Daniela 🏞️

March 17, 2024

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The Osterburg was built in the 13th century. Walls, remains of towers and a moat up to 8 m deep that surrounds the core castle on all sides are still preserved.
It's worth taking a walk around the castle ruins through the moat. On the back (northeast side) there is still an information board about the geotope in the steep wave limestone.

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Franzl wandert 🥾

September 29, 2023

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For us, the ruins of the Osterburg are the first real castle on the Werra-Burgen-Steig. In addition to the interesting remains of the castle with the moat, the rebuilt keep is beautiful to look at.
However, it seems to be spreading apart in the upper part and was not climbable today either.

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