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The castle ruin Neudahn is located in the Dahner Felsenland in southern Rhineland-Palatinate.
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It was built around the year 1240 on a high rock peak.
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Its walls were partially integrated into the rock and were thus well secured against attackers.
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After a strenuous climb, one is rewarded with a great view.
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If you want to visit the two prominent battery towers, you should pack a flashlight.
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Because it can get pretty dark in the towers, which were built in the 16th century!
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The towers are 24 meters high and between 7 and 10 meters in diameter.
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The thickness of the walls is a good 3 meters.
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The castle was destroyed several times in the past and today can be visited free of charge as a partially restored ruin.
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It is especially noticeable that two of the embrasures are elaborately designed in the form of lion's paws, while all the others were kept quite simple.