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Wasserburg Mechelgrün, Neuensalz

Wasserburg Mechelgrün

Neuensalz

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Wasserburg Mechelgrün stands in Neuensalz (Vogtlandkreis), in Saxony, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Wasserburg Mechelgrün is the ruin of a moated castle in the village of Mechelgrün, now part of the municipality of Neuensalz. Founded in the 12th century and first recorded in 1267, it was rebuilt and altered repeatedly over the centuries under a succession of noble families. Only the enclosing walls of the original structure remain standing today, the site having suffered a roof collapse in 1978 and the partial fall of a tower in 2021.

What to know

  • The site is today a ruin, with no roof or interior fittings preserved.
  • Its condition has worsened recently, with a partial tower collapse in March 2021.
  • Partial restoration works on the former farm buildings have been underway since 2020.
  • No verified information is available regarding opening hours, fees or organised access.

Where this château is

Neuensalz · Vogtlandkreis · Sachsen

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Address

Raumweg 1, 08541 Neuensalz-Mechelgrün

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Wasserburg Mechelgrün?
No verified information confirms organised access; the site is a partially collapsed ruin.
How old is the Wasserburg Mechelgrün?
The moated castle was founded in the 12th century and first mentioned in 1267.
Why is the Wasserburg Mechelgrün in ruins?
A roof collapse in 1978 began the decline, worsened by the partial fall of a tower in 2021.
Which families owned the Wasserburg Mechelgrün?
Several noble families held it over time, including the Rabe, von Tettau, von Seydewitz, Adler and Uibrig families.

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