Castle Sponheim

Castle Sponheim sits on a hilltop above the Ellerbach valley, nestled between forests, meadows, and vineyards in the Bad Kreuznach district. The site today shows ruins with a surviving ring wall and round tower that remain from the original fortifications.

The castle received its first written mention in 1127 when Count Meginhard of Sponheim signed a document. In 1620, Spanish general Spinola destroyed the complex during military conflict in the region.

The ring wall and round tower show features of medieval defensive architecture common to this region. Visitors can still see these preserved structures and understand how castles like this functioned in the Middle Ages.

The castle connects to hiking trails and a cycle route built on the former railway line between Bad Kreuznach and Winterburg. This setting makes it easy to visit the site on foot or by bike.

Detailed accounts of the period after the destruction are preserved in Sebastian Wendell's journal, offering insight into life after 1620. These written records help understand how war affected the area.

Location: Burgsponheim

GPS coordinates: 49.83150,7.71472

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:02