Waldenburg

Waldenburg is a castle ruin located on a hilltop near Attendorn in the Sauerland region. The remains display the structure of a medieval fortress with visible stone walls and foundation outlines.

The fortress was built in the 12th century to protect important trade routes through southern Westphalia. It suffered severe damage during the Thirty Years War, from which it never fully recovered.

The name Waldenburg points to a stronghold that once symbolized local power and control. Visitors walking through the ruins can sense how central this location was to the region's identity.

The walk to the ruins follows a forest path that takes about ten minutes and climbs steadily uphill. In winter the path can become slippery, so sturdy footwear and caution are advisable.

Ownership of the site changed several times between local noble families until it lost importance after a neighboring fortress became the region's primary stronghold. This decline is still evident in the sparse remains visible today.