Virneburg Castle

The castle remains stand on a slate hill at 430 meters above sea level, with the Nitzbach stream flowing around its position near Virneburg village.

First documented in 1192, the castle served as a residence for the counts of Virneburg until 1545, when the family lineage ended after Count Cunos death.

The structure represents medieval German defensive architecture with its remaining round tower, gatehouse foundation, and two-story palas showing 16th-century modifications.

Visitors can reach the castle ruins through a path starting at the southeast corner, leading to the former zwinger area after a five-minute uphill walk.

The castle layout follows an elliptical outline determined by its natural position on the slate dome, rising 80 meters above the surrounding landscape.

Location: Virneburg

GPS coordinates: 50.34310,7.07888

Latest update: March 6, 2025 00:28