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Wasserburg Ringethal, Mittweida

Wasserburg Ringethal

Mittweida

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Wasserburg Ringethal stands in Mittweida (Landkreis Mittelsachsen), in Saxony, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Wasserburg Ringethal refers to the remains of a former moated stronghold west of Ringethal in Saxony. The structure, long since vanished, is thought to date from the 13th or 14th century and was built on an artificial island within a pond, giving it the alternative names Inselteich or Schneckenteich. The core enclosure formed a rounded rectangle roughly 15 by 20 metres, separated from the banks by water some 10 metres wide on the northern side. A section of stone walling still survives at the north-eastern corner of the platform, which rises about two metres above the water.

What to know

  • No standing building remains; the site is limited to a moated island platform with a few traces of masonry.
  • There are no set opening hours or admission fees, as the place can be viewed freely from around the pond.
  • A visit mainly involves walking around and observing the site rather than entering any structure.
  • The site lies within the municipality of Mittweida in Saxony, near the village of Ringethal.

Where this château is

Mittweida · Landkreis Mittelsachsen · Sachsen

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Address

Am Raubschloß, 09648 Mittweida

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you still visit the Wasserburg Ringethal today?
There is no standing building to visit, only the remains of a moated island platform visible from around the pond.
How old is the Wasserburg Ringethal?
It is thought to date from the 13th or 14th century, though the exact construction date is unknown.
Why is it also called Inselteich or Schneckenteich?
These names come from the site's layout, a fortified island set within a pond.
Where is the Wasserburg Ringethal located?
It lies west of the village of Ringethal, within the municipality of Mittweida in Saxony.

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