Burgruine Hilgartsberg, Medieval castle ruin in Hofkirchen, Germany
Burgruine Hilgartsberg is a castle ruin on a hilltop near Hofkirchen in Lower Bavaria. Stone walls, fortifications, and the foundations of residential buildings reveal how the structure was designed for both defense and living.
The castle was built in the early 14th century and served as a defensive point during power struggles in Lower Bavaria. Over time it lost its importance and gradually fell into ruin.
The name comes from the Hilgartsberg family who shaped the region in medieval times. Today, visitors can sense how the family controlled the landscape from this high position and displayed their authority.
The site is freely accessible and can be visited at any time without passing through a gate. The ground is naturally overgrown and the path to the ruins can be slippery or difficult depending on the season.
The walls still show clear marks from fire and sieges that help historians understand the battles over the castle. These traces turn the site into an open history book for visitors.
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