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Schmidtburg


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 / 49.84611; 7.39083


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