The Krayenberg () is a hill near Tiefenort, Germany. Since 500

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it was a

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and served as a refuge for the central part of the Werratal. It became important for German history due to the

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The Krayenburg was a castle situated on the Kraye ...

, which was built on its top after 786, and destroyed starting with the

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. Today, the well-maintained ruins, a restaurant and a hotel define a tourist location in the Werratal.

External links

History of Krayenberg and Krayenburg
Hills of Thuringia Landmarks in Germany {{Wartburgkreis-geo-stub