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Burg Friedenland, Harztor

Friedenland castle

Harztor

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Harztor

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Burg Friedenland stands in Harztor (Landkreis Nordhausen), in Thuringia, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Friedenland refers to the faint remains of a former hilltop fortification, hidden in the woods north of the village of Herrmannsacker, in the Landkreis Nordhausen. On an isolated ridge above the Krebsbach, one can still make out the oval outline of a fortified platform and a mound likely corresponding to a motte, surrounded by a ditch and an outer rampart. The site lies close to Burg Schadewald, with which its history is closely intertwined. No standing structure has survived, making this a destination for those interested in archaeological traces rather than a conventional monument.

What to know

  • No standing structure remains, only earthworks such as a mound, ditch and outer rampart can be traced.
  • The site lies in woodland about 1.5 kilometres northeast of the village of Herrmannsacker and requires walking without any tourist infrastructure.
  • Its proximity to Burg Schadewald, roughly 250 metres away, makes it easy to visit both sites in one outing.
  • There are no opening hours, fees or visitor facilities, as the site is not managed as a conventional tourist attraction.
  • The terrain is wooded and uneven, so sturdy footwear is advisable.

Where this château is

Harztor · Landkreis Nordhausen · Thüringen

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Address

Harztor, Landkreis Nordhausen

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

What remains of Burg Friedenland today?
Only earthworks survive: the oval outline of a former fortified site, a mound likely corresponding to a motte, a ditch and an outer rampart, no masonry has been preserved.
Can Burg Friedenland be visited?
The site can be reached freely through the forest, but it has no tourist facilities, opening hours or admission fees.
What is the connection between Burg Friedenland and Burg Schadewald?
The two sites are close neighbours, about 250 metres apart, and their histories are closely linked, though not well documented.
How old is Burg Friedenland?
No precise construction date is known for this site.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Nordhausen