Gehren Castle (Ruin)

The origins of the complex date back to the 12th century, when a watchtower was likely built at this strategically important point, a trade route between Erfurt and Nuremberg. In 1308, the Lords of Berlstedt expanded the complex with additional buildings, the North Wing. In 1464, the Counts of Schwarzburg took possession and added the South Wing. From 1574, a renovation in the Renaissance style took place, merging the North and South Wings into a single structure. For this, sandstone ashlar from the abandoned Paulinzella Monastery was partly used. A castle chapel was built in 1666.