Burg Hohensolms, Medieval castle in Hohensolms, Germany.

Burg Hohensolms is a hill castle on the Ramsberg at about 430 m above sea level. Its main building is a T-shaped complex whose core dates to the 14th century, consisting of the oldest residential wing, a palas or residential tower, and the later Neuer Bau. A strong shield wall and a neck ditch protected the eastern attack side; the original castle path ran between palas and shield wall into the inner courtyard.

The castle was built starting in 1350 by the Solms family during a period when noble families secured their positions through fortifications. Over the centuries it was repeatedly rebuilt and modernized.

The castle was built by the Solms family and served as an administrative center for surrounding territories. You can see in the buildings how the noble family lived and managed their estates.

The castle stands on the Ramsberg at about 430 metres above sea level, roughly 2 km north of the site of Alt-Hohensolms. The main building is reached through the former gateway between the palas and the shield wall, now built over by the Neuer Bau. The grounds include steep slopes and stairs; sturdy shoes help. The castle lies on the territory of the Evangelical Church in the Rhineland, though it is run from Hesse.

The castle complex retained its original layout for many generations, offering a rare view into medieval times. Visitors see an almost unchanged spatial arrangement as it was planned by noble families.