Bollendorf Castle, Medieval castle in Bollendorf, Germany
Bollendorf Castle is the remains of a medieval fortification standing on a hilltop above the Sauer River. The site shows defensive walls and several towers that mark the landscape of Rhineland-Palatinate.
The fortification was built in medieval times to protect trade routes along the Sauer between the surrounding regions. Over centuries it lost its strategic importance and eventually fell into ruin.
The site represents a designated cultural heritage monument that shows the building methods and defensive techniques of its era. Today the remains tell visitors about the craftsmanship of medieval builders.
The site is accessible via marked hiking trails from Bollendorf's town center, with parking available at the base of the hill. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the path to the top can be steep.
The ruins face a Luxembourg fortification directly across the Sauer River. This arrangement of two strongholds facing each other on opposite sides of a border river is a rare and striking historical setup.
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