Are there still visible remains of the Burg Schauenburg?

Only a few shaped rock edges and scattered wall fragments remain, as the original structure was mainly built of wood.

Who built the Burg Schauenburg?

It was built in the 11th century by Ludwig the Bearded, ancestor of the Ludowingian dynasty, after being granted the right by Emperor Henry III.

How do you get to the Burg Schauenburg?

It can only be reached on foot, via a trail starting in Friedrichroda covering around 5 kilometres.

Why was the Burg Schauenburg abandoned?

The Ludowingians later moved to the Wartburg and then the Neuenburg, leaving the Schauenburg to guard the nearby Reinhardsbrunn monastery before it was destroyed in the mid 13th century.

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Friedrichroda

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Schauenburg (Friedrichroda) stands in Friedrichroda (Landkreis Gotha), in Thuringia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burg Schauenburg is a medieval ruin standing on a 630 metre summit above Friedrichroda, in the Landkreis Gotha, Thuringia. Built in the 11th century by Ludwig the Bearded, it was the first stronghold of the Ludowingian dynasty before they raised the Wartburg. Only a few shaped rock edges and scattered wall fragments survive today, since the original structure was largely built of timber. The main draw now is the view over the Thuringian Forest and the town of Friedrichroda.

What to know

The site can only be reached on foot, via a path starting from the last houses on the Herzogsweg in Friedrichroda.
The first stretch of the climb is steep before the path continues through the forest to the summit plateau.
Almost nothing remains of the original structure, the appeal lies mainly in the view and the wooded surroundings.
Along the way is the Mariaquelle spring, a good spot for a break.
The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.

Where this château is

Friedrichroda · Landkreis Gotha · Thüringen

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99894 Friedrichroda

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

Frequently asked

Are there still visible remains of the Burg Schauenburg?: Only a few shaped rock edges and scattered wall fragments remain, as the original structure was mainly built of wood.
Who built the Burg Schauenburg?: It was built in the 11th century by Ludwig the Bearded, ancestor of the Ludowingian dynasty, after being granted the right by Emperor Henry III.
How do you get to the Burg Schauenburg?: It can only be reached on foot, via a trail starting in Friedrichroda covering around 5 kilometres.
Why was the Burg Schauenburg abandoned?: The Ludowingians later moved to the Wartburg and then the Neuenburg, leaving the Schauenburg to guard the nearby Reinhardsbrunn monastery before it was destroyed in the mid 13th century.