Burg Eibach, Medieval castle ruins in Lindlar, Germany
Burg Eibach is a castle ruin in Lindlar, in the Bergisches Land region of Germany, where a round tower on the southeastern side and parts of the southern wing have survived. The remaining stonework dates mostly from the 17th century and gives a clear sense of the original layout of the complex.
The site was built as a moated castle in 1352 and passed through the hands of several noble families over the centuries. It was damaged in the late 18th century, after which later owners began efforts to stabilize what remained rather than letting it fall entirely.
The name Eibach comes from the small stream that once ran around the site, turning it into a water-surrounded fortress. Visitors today can still make out the shape of the former moat in the ground around the remaining walls.
The ruins are freely accessible at any time with no admission fee, so there is no need to plan around opening hours. The nearest parking is in the village close by, from which a short walk leads to the site.
The round tower was stabilized in recent decades through a dedicated conservation effort that went well beyond basic repairs. As a result, visitors can walk right up to the tower and touch the original stonework rather than viewing it from behind a barrier.
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