What remains of Burg Landeck today?

Only remnants of the surrounding wall survive, restored and secured in 1982.

Who built Burg Landeck?

It was built in 1234 by Hersfeld Abbey as an administrative castle.

Why was Burg Landeck destroyed?

It was likely destroyed during the unrest of the Peasants' War in 1525, when Landgrave Philip of Hesse intervened against the Abbot of Hersfeld.

Can Burg Landeck be visited freely?

Yes, it is an open-air ruin accessible without fixed hours or admission fees.

Burg Landeck

Schenklengsfeld

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Burg Landeck (Rhön) stands in Schenklengsfeld (Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg), in Hesse, Germany. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burg Landeck stands in ruins on a rocky spur of the Landecker Berg, at roughly 470 metres above sea level, northeast of the village of Oberlengsfeld. Built in the 13th century by Hersfeld Abbey as an administrative castle, it was likely destroyed in the 16th century during the unrest of the Peasants' War. Only remnants of the surrounding wall survive today, restored and secured in 1982. The site can be visited outdoors, set in the wooded landscape of the Rhön.

What to know

This is an open-air ruin with no roofed building to visit.
Access is via a path leading up the rocky spur of the Landecker Berg.
There are no set opening hours or admission fees, as the site is freely accessible.
Sturdy footwear is recommended given the forest path and uneven ground.
The site works well as a short stop during a hike through the Rhön region.

Where this château is

Schenklengsfeld · Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg · Hessen

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Unnamed Rd, 36277 Schenklengsfeld

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 13th century

Frequently asked

What remains of Burg Landeck today?: Only remnants of the surrounding wall survive, restored and secured in 1982.
Who built Burg Landeck?: It was built in 1234 by Hersfeld Abbey as an administrative castle.
Why was Burg Landeck destroyed?: It was likely destroyed during the unrest of the Peasants' War in 1525, when Landgrave Philip of Hesse intervened against the Abbot of Hersfeld.
Can Burg Landeck be visited freely?: Yes, it is an open-air ruin accessible without fixed hours or admission fees.