Scherenburg Castle

Description

Scherenburg Castle was built in the early 13th century by Rieneck family as toll castle. It was used until late 18th century and then was left to decay. Today part of the walls and tower exists. The ruins are used as annual summer festival.

Address
Schloßberg 11, Gemünden am Main, Germany

Established
13th century

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