Gollenfels, Medieval castle in Dörrebach, Germany
Gollenfels is a medieval castle perched on a hilltop in the Hunsrück mountains near Dörrebach, built with strong defensive walls and a rectangular tower. The remains still command views across the valley and surrounding countryside.
The castle was first documented in 1260 and functioned as an outpost defending Stromburg. It was destroyed in 1614 during military conflicts between Brandenburg and the Palatinate.
The site is named after a medieval noble family and stands as a cultural monument in the region. Visitors can sense the historical weight of the structure when viewing it from nearby vantage points.
The castle remains under private ownership and is not open to the public, but visitors can view the structure from the panoramic pool area in the nearby town of Stromberg. Best views are available from elevated vantage points around the area.
A lieutenant named von Gauvain died defending the castle in 1793 and was honored with a memorial carved from local marble. The memorial was later destroyed by French hunters in 1795.
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