Burg Kirkel

The castle stands on a red sandstone rock formation at 307 meters elevation, featuring remaining walls, foundations, and a reconstructed round tower.

First documented in 1075, the castle changed ownership multiple times until the Counts Palatine of Zweibrücken acquired it in 1410 and maintained control until 1689.

The castle ruins represent medieval defensive architecture of Saarland, with elements from different construction periods between the 12th and 16th centuries.

The site includes marked pathways leading to viewpoints, information panels explaining the castle's layout, and opportunities for exploring medieval construction techniques.

The castle's round tower, rebuilt in the 20th century, functions as an observation point offering views across the surrounding Saarland landscape.

Location: Kirkel

Inception: 12 century

Elevation above the sea: 307 m

GPS coordinates: 49.28310,7.24028

Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:51