One of the watch towers that provided protection from the slopes below. This tower has been restored, especially the roof and walkway. It provides a good idea how it would have looked 700 years ago.
Below left, the interior roof of the tower which shows how these were constructed. The layout would be copied from early drawings and diagrams showing how they were built. Notice how the cross beams rest on the top of the stone wall, and from there the rest of the roof is built.
Right, a fine view of the keep, or watch tower (Wachturm). The stepped levels are very unique.
Below, a view along the side of the keep to areas within the inner ward. The building in the background is the Wursthaus.
Left, another good view of the stepped keep.
Below and below left... this is simply too funny to pass up! The photo below shows the moat or "Burggraben." However, in translating it somebody made a serious error... indicating that it was the "MEAT," not moat!
Left, the reconstructed wooden stairs leading into the keep.
Grimburg had two parallel structures as part of the buildings in the inner ward. Each had a semi-circular tower, probably as part of the defensive structure to protect against attack from the outer ward should it fall.
