A massive staircase in the forest close to Scharzfeld easily shows that something big was once standing here. It is leading onto a 20 meters high dolomite rock which was the location of the Burg Scharzfeld from the 10th century CE. There is not much left of the once massive fortification – just some remains of walls, arches and gates; but you can have an amazing view from up there. The staircase is in such good shape is king George V (the last king of Hannover) had it restored in 1856 and today it looks a bit alien in this landscape.
The former beauty is long gone and it has hard to imagine how large and impressive this fortification has been in the past. Fortunately, archaeologists have created a digital model of it; a physical model can be found at the museum located at the Herzberg castle. Nevertheless it is still a great place to explore! Within the former castle grounds you can also get some drinks or ice cream and you can combine your visit with a tour through the ice cold Einhornhöhle just 1.1 kilometers afar.
Burgruine Scharzfels
Bad Lauterberg im Harz
Germany
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