--- title: "Gossdorf robbery castle" url: "https://www.saechsische-schweiz.de/en/poi/gossdorfer-robbery-lock-hohnstein" description: "The Goßdorfer Raubschloss, historically known as Schwarzberg Castle, once stood on a spur almost 50 meters above the valleys of Schwarzbach and Sebnitz. Today, the site hardly appears to be a classic castle, but rather a ruin with architectural replicas.The castle was first mentioned in a document in 1372. Its purpose was presumably to control and secure an old trade route through the Schwarzbach valley. Over the course of history, it lost importance and fell into disrepair.In 2003, restoration work was carried out to preserve the visible walls and parts of the building fabric. Remains of the enclosing walls, an artificially renovated central section with a roof and the original moat can be seen on the site today.The location on the narrow mountain spur with deep ravines on both sides makes the ruins particularly attractive. " language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1371006/7773819b81cc7789e54dba6242640554dc6428f6a0749cf18778111a11bf1aa2/go-dorf-robbery-castle.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Saxon Switzerland > Special > Destination.Data Details > Points of Interest" --- Share Gossdorf robbery castle ======================= - Natural sight - Historical site Goßdorf Robbery Castle Ruins of the Goßdorf Robbery Castle Stone ruin with a round roof in the forest, surrounded by tall trees and green foliage, in the warm sunlight. Ruins of a robber baron's castle above the Schwarzbach valley. The Goßdorfer Raubschloss, historically known as Schwarzberg Castle, once stood on a spur almost 50 meters above the valleys of Schwarzbach and Sebnitz. Today, the site hardly appears to be a classic castle, but rather a ruin with&nbsparchitectural replicas.The castle was first mentioned in a document in 1372. Its purpose was presumably to control and secure an old trade route through the Schwarzbach valley. Over the course of history, it lost importance and fell into disrepair. In 2003, restoration work was carried out to preserve the visible walls and parts of the building fabric. Remains of the enclosing walls, an artificially renovated central section with a roof and the original moat can be seen on the site today. The location on the narrow mountain spur with deep ravines on both sides makes the ruins particularly attractive. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers The Goßdorf Raubschloss is in principle always open. Read more Price info Mountains/Viewpoints/Outlook Towers There is no entrance fee to pay when visiting the Goßdorfer Raubschlloss. Read more Eligibility - for Groups Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities Only accessible on foot. Read more Contact person Touristinformation HohnsteinRathausstraße 9 01848 Hohnstein Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Natural sight - Viewpoint/viewing tower 10.30 km - Hiking 12.71 km - Hiking 7.26 km - Hiking Show more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - Natural sight - Natural sight - Natural sight Contact 01848 Hohnstein - OT Goßdorf