Burg Alt-Hohensolms

The stone fortress stands at 442 meters elevation on Altenberg hill, featuring defensive walls and a reconstructed lookout tower from the 19th century.

Built in 1321 by the Counts of Solms, the castle protected their territory from the Landgraves of Hesse and controlled important trade routes north of Wetzlar.

The castle includes a former chapel from 1448 dedicated to St Christopher, which now functions as an evangelical parish church for local religious services.

The castle complex serves as a conference venue for the Evangelical Church in Hesse, offering meeting spaces and accommodations for various gatherings.

The castle underwent multiple destructions and reconstructions, including a complete rebuild two kilometers north of its original location after 1349.

Location: Hohenahr

Inception: 1321

Height: 6 m

Address: Außerhalb der Ortslage

GPS coordinates: 50.63700,8.51700

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:02