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Burgruine Rodenberg, Rotenburg an der Fulda

Burgruine Rodenberg

Rotenburg an der Fulda

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Rotenburg an der Fulda

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Open within 20 km

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Burgruine Rodenberg stands in Rotenburg an der Fulda (Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg), in Hesse, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgruine Rodenberg crowns the wooded summit of the Alter Turm hill, roughly two kilometres from the old town of Rotenburg an der Fulda. First documented in 1170, this hilltop stronghold was largely destroyed during the Sternerbund war in the 14th century. Visitors today find remnants of earthworks up to six metres high, traces of the former moat, and the foundations of a polygonal keep at the heart of the site.

What to know

  • The site is freely accessible, with no opening hours or entrance fee.
  • The path starts at the car park of Rotenburg's cardiovascular centre and climbs northwest along a signposted trail.
  • The final stretch up to the ruins is steep, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
  • No complete building survives, only fragments of walls, earthworks and foundations remain.
  • No information is available regarding accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility or dedicated parking.

Where this château is

Rotenburg an der Fulda · Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg · Hessen

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Address

Rotenburg an der Fulda, Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Is entry to the Burgruine Rodenberg free?
Yes, the site has free access with no ticket or fixed opening hours.
How long does the climb to the ruins take?
No duration is specified in the available facts, but the trail starts at the cardiovascular centre car park and ends with a steep final section.
What remains of the Burgruine Rodenberg today?
Remnants of earthworks, traces of the moat and the foundations of a polygonal keep, the rest having been lost since its destruction in the 14th century.
Is the Burgruine Rodenberg accessible for wheelchairs or strollers?
No information is available on this, and the forest path includes a steep stretch.
Where can visitors park for the Burgruine Rodenberg?
The usual starting point is the car park of the cardiovascular centre in Rotenburg an der Fulda.

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Sources

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

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The most visited in this department — Landkreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg