Burg Rundeck, Medieval castle ruins in Kinding, Germany
Burg Rundeck is a medieval fortified site in Kinding with stone walls made of limestone that stand several meters tall and are surrounded by multiple concentric ditches arranged in rings. The structures have an oval shape and show typical features of castles built in the High Middle Ages.
The fortress was built in 1129 by the Herren von Heideck family and served as a regional stronghold. Later it was rebuilt, its name changed, and eventually the site came under control of the bishop of Eichstätt.
The castle is part of a walking trail that connects several medieval sites in the region, showing how people of that time shaped the landscape with fortifications. When you visit the ruins, you can picture how important such strongholds were to the people who lived and worked in this area.
You can reach the ruins from the east through a forest path that is easy to follow and offers different viewpoints along the way. Parking spaces are available nearby, making access straightforward for most visitors.
A defensive gate tower in the southeastern part of the site was the only passage through the triple moat system and thus controlled every access point to the fortress. This single entrance made the defense of the site significantly easier.
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