Rudolfstein
Eisenach
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- Where
- Eisenach
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Burgstelle Rudolfstein stands in Eisenach (Wartburgkreis), in Thuringia, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.
The Burgstelle Rudolfstein marks the site of a small fortification that no longer stands, set on a rocky spur south of Eisenach in Thuringia. It takes its name from Rudolf III Schenk von Vargula, a knight and cupbearer at the court of the Landgraves of Thuringia, who had it built during the Thuringian-Hessian War of Succession, between 1260 and 1262, to watch over the approaches to the nearby Wartburg. Nothing remains standing today: only earthworks, ditches and embankments still trace the outline of this thirteenth-century military post. The site is best appreciated as an archaeological curiosity set in woodland, close to the Wartburg itself.
What to know
- No buildings remain; only ditches and earthworks still trace the outline of the former fortification.
- The site lies roughly 1,500 metres southeast of the Wartburg, on a rocky spur above the valley.
- It is reached on foot via a forest path, with no visitor facilities on site.
- There are no opening hours or fees, as this is an open-air site freely accessible at any time.
- A visit pairs naturally with the nearby Wartburg, just a short walk away.
Where this château is
Eisenach · Wartburgkreis · Thüringen
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Address
Mariental 33D, 99817 Eisenach
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- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- What can be seen today at the Burgstelle Rudolfstein?
- No buildings survive, but ditches and earthworks are still visible on the ground, marking the outline of the former fortification.
- Why is the site called Rudolfstein?
- It is named after Rudolf III Schenk von Vargula, a knight and cupbearer to the Landgraves of Thuringia, who had the fortification built in the 13th century.
- How do you get to the Burgstelle Rudolfstein?
- It is reached on foot from the area around the Wartburg, via a forest path leading up to the rocky spur.
- Is there an entrance fee?
- No, the site is an open-air location with free access at any time, with no fees or fixed hours.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
