Burg Altweilnau, Medieval castle in Altweilnau, Germany
The castle sits on a hilltop at 360 meters above sea level, featuring a round tower and sections of the original ring wall within the Hochtaunus district.
Built around 1200 by the Counts of Diez, the castle remained inhabited until 1563 and gradually declined during the Thirty Years War in the 17th century.
The quadratic gate tower from 1340 served as a time announcement point for the surrounding community and remains a central architectural element of the fortress.
From April to October, visitors can access the castle grounds between 10:00 and 19:00, with entry through the main gate closing promptly at the end time.
The round main tower measures 8.7 meters in diameter with walls 2.65 meters thick, accessed by an external metal spiral staircase at 7.2 meters height.
Location: Altweilnau
Accessibility: Non accessibile in sedia a rotelle
GPS coordinates: 50.31560,8.42014
Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:11
Hesse preserves an extensive collection of historic structures spanning nearly two millennia. The Roman fort of Saalburg near Bad Homburg documents 2nd century frontier fortifications along the Limes. Medieval monasteries such as Arnsburg near Lich and Seligenstadt demonstrate Carolingian and Romanesque construction, while the abbey ruins at Bad Hersfeld reveal the architectural scale of Benedictine establishments. The Abbey of Lorsch holds UNESCO World Heritage status and presents through its gatehouse one of the most important examples of early medieval architecture north of the Alps. The region connects these religious and military structures with castles and palaces from various periods. Münzenberg Castle and the ruins at Ulrichstein document Hohenstaufen fortification techniques, while Braunfels Palace and Friedrichstein Palace in Bad Wildungen illustrate the evolution from defensive stronghold to residence. The Grimm Brothers House in Steinau an der Straße links literary heritage with regional history. Geological formations such as the Rock Sea in the Odenwald and the Crystal Cave at Kubach complement the human built monuments with natural history features.
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