Burg Heppenheft, Medieval castle ruins in Niederwallmenach, Germany
The fortress stands on a mountain spur where the Krummbach stream joins the Forstbachtal valley, featuring remaining walls and a rock-carved moat.
Built around 1122 by Embricho von Heppenheft, the castle served as the ancestral residence of the Heppenheft noble family until 1523.
The castle ruins represent an early example of medieval defensive architecture in the Hintertaunus region, demonstrating 12th-century construction techniques.
Visitors can access the site throughout the year and examine the five-meter-deep moat that surrounds three sides of the former stronghold.
The stone bridge crossing the Krummbach stream remains intact, marking the original path that led to the castle entrance.
Location: Niederwallmenach
GPS coordinates: 50.14119,7.80222
Latest update: June 12, 2025 20:57
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