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)
Site information
Type	Medieval castle
Location
Coordinates	50°2′51.7″N 8°4′53.4″E
Site history
Built	1160; 865 years ago (1160)