Burgrest Alt-Heiligenberg, castle ruin
Burgrest Alt-Heiligenberg is a castle ruin on a narrow ridge near Heiligenberg in Frickingen. The site displays foundation stones and a roughly rectangular tower that once served as a lookout point, with the terrain showing a triangular layout protected by steep drops on three sides.
The castle was likely built in the 12th century by the Counts of Heiligenberg family and served as their residence and a defensive position for the region. The structure was abandoned around the 13th or 14th century and gradually fell into the state we see today.
The name Alt-Heiligenberg refers to the holy mountain site and comes from the family who took their name from this location. Today, the ruins serve as a quiet place where visitors reflect on medieval times and the role such fortifications played in people's lives.
The site is open to the public and free to visit, with paths available for exploring the ruins. Wear sturdy shoes and step carefully on the uneven ground, particularly when it is windy at this elevated location.
The site was inhabited since Stone Age times, as shown by archaeological finds of ancient pottery and even a Celtic arrowhead. These discoveries reveal that this ridge top attracted people across thousands of years.
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