Burg Wildenburg, Medieval fortress in Hellenthal, Germany
Burg Wildenburg stands at 526 meters elevation in the Eifel Mountains, featuring defensive walls and a prominent hexagonal tower for surveillance.
The castle was constructed between 1202 and 1235 by the Lords of Reifferscheid, who controlled territories extending from the Belgian border to Steinfeld Abbey.
The castle complex includes a converted church building from 1717, when the Abbey of Steinfeld acquired the property and transformed parts of the structure.
Visitors can access the castle via Landesstrasse 22, which follows the original medieval road through the valley of the Reifferscheider Bach.
The Hexenturm tower served as a prison during the witch trials of the 17th century, with thick walls designed to withstand artillery fire.
Location: Hellenthal
Inception: 1202
GPS coordinates: 50.46208,6.49394
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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Wildgehege Hellenthal
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Abtei Maria Frieden
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Schloss Schleiden
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Sender Eifel-Bärbelkreuz
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Marmagener Bachtal
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Obere Urft
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Rathaus Schleiden
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