Krayenberg
Encyclopedia
The Krayenberg is a 431 metres (1,414 ft) precipitous hill near Tiefenort
, Germany.
Since 500 BCE
it was a rampart
and served as a refuge
for the central part of the Werratal. It became important for German history
due to the Krayenburg
, which was built on its top after 786, and destroyed starting
with the Thirty Years' War
. Today, the well-maintained ruins, a restaurant and a hotel
define a tourist location in the Werratal.
Tiefenort
Tiefenort is a municipality in the Wartburgkreis district of Thuringia, Germany. It is situated on the river Werra, 5 km west of Bad Salzungen, and 8 km east of Vacha, Germany....
, Germany.
Since 500 BCE
Common Era
Common Era ,abbreviated as CE, is an alternative designation for the calendar era originally introduced by Dionysius Exiguus in the 6th century, traditionally identified with Anno Domini .Dates before the year 1 CE are indicated by the usage of BCE, short for Before the Common Era Common Era...
it was a rampart
Defensive wall
A defensive wall is a fortification used to protect a city or settlement from potential aggressors. In ancient to modern times, they were used to enclose settlements...
and served as a refuge
for the central part of the Werratal. It became important for German history
due to the Krayenburg
Krayenburg
The Krayenburg was a castle situated on the Krayenberg, having the townships of Tiefenort and Merkers-Kieselbach at its foot, and overlooking an extensive section of the Werratal....
, which was built on its top after 786, and destroyed starting
with the Thirty Years' War
Thirty Years' War
The Thirty Years' War was fought primarily in what is now Germany, and at various points involved most countries in Europe. It was one of the most destructive conflicts in European history....
. Today, the well-maintained ruins, a restaurant and a hotel
define a tourist location in the Werratal.