The Schmidtburg is a ruined hill castle next to Schneppenbach (Hunsrück) in Germany. The castle was built up in 926, and was destroyed during the War of the Grand Alliance (1688–1697) by French troops in 1688.
Schmidtburg castle
Schmidtburg castle – view from lower tower
Schmidtburg castle – detail of upper tower
Schmidtburg castle – view from upper tower
Schmidtburg castle – hewn steps towards upper tower
Coordinates: 49°50′46″N 7°23′27″E / 49.84611°N 7.39083°E