Scharfenstein Castle (Kiedrich)
Scharfenstein Castle (German: Burg Scharfenstein), a ruined castle near the town of Kiedrich in Hesse, Germany, was part of the Bishopric of Mainz's border fortifications. It was erected in 1160 under Christian I (Archbishop of Mainz).
| Scharfenstein Castle | |
|---|---|
Burg Scharfenstein | |
| Kiedrich | |
 Castle Scharfenstein (east side) | |
| Coordinates | 50°2′51.7″N 8°4′53.4″E |
| Type | Medieval castle |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1160 |
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