This isn’t your average hike through the woods. In fact, there isn’t even much of a trailhead or trail to begin with. However, this particular castle outside of Savannah has been abandoned for quite some time, and has been a geocachers dream ever since. For those who don’t know what geocaching is, it involves hunting and finding hidden objects left by other people using only coordinates. So while this particular abandoned castle does not have an exact address, the hunt to find it is still pretty darn cool. Check it out.
This beautiful building has seen better days, yet it’s one of the only abandoned castle-type-structures in the state of Georgia.
Johann Panholtz Geocaching.com Designed by Savannah architects, Alfred Eichberg and Hyman Witcover, this abandoned castle was built in 1898 and ultimately abandoned in 1963.
To this day, Geocachers from around the world use the provided coordinates to hike through the forest and the brush to locate this abandoned gem.
Johann Panholtz Geocaching Explore at your own discretion, hikers! There will not be a provided trail to follow like most hikes, but then again that may make the adventure that much more thrilling.
This abandoned castle is also known as the old Savannah Municipal Powder Magazine, or the Savannah “Pow Castle”.
Johann Panholtz Geocaching.com A campaign was started nearly a decade ago to preserve the old building and detail some of its rich history for the public.
However, now it seems to be up to the visitors and geocachers to keep the vines and debris away for everyone to enjoy!
Johann Panholtz Geocaching.com
While the exact address remains unknown, you can use this map to guide you through old Ogeechee Rd, or use the coordinates provided below.
Mapquest N 32° 02.914 W 081° 09.700 17S E 484737 N 3545830
Have you ever visited this abandoned castle in Georgia? Share with us your experience! Otherwise, if you’re interested in more incredible hiking spots in the state, check out Everyone Needs To Check Out This Severely Underrated Trail Through Georgia This Summer.
Johann Panholtz Geocaching.com
Designed by Savannah architects, Alfred Eichberg and Hyman Witcover, this abandoned castle was built in 1898 and ultimately abandoned in 1963.
Johann Panholtz Geocaching
Explore at your own discretion, hikers! There will not be a provided trail to follow like most hikes, but then again that may make the adventure that much more thrilling.
A campaign was started nearly a decade ago to preserve the old building and detail some of its rich history for the public.
Mapquest
N 32° 02.914 W 081° 09.700 17S E 484737 N 3545830
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