In 1336, Hermann’s castle, Normannstein was taken by a coalition of Hessian, Electoral Mainz and Saxonian troops. After the booty had been shared out among the victors, the Hessian Landgrave Otto I sought to link the new, isolated properties to his territory by a territorial corridor.
In 1336, Hermann's castle at Normannstein was seized by forces from Hesse, Electoral Mainz, and Saxony. After dividing the spoils, Landgrave Otto I of Hesse aimed to link the newly acquired, isolated lands to his domain via a land route.