Burg Hunolstein, Medieval castle ruins in Hunolstein, Germany
The remains of Burg Hunolstein stand on a 395-meter elevation, featuring a round corner tower and sections of the original 1.3-meter-thick surrounding walls.
Built in the 12th century as the seat of the Vögte von Hunolstein, the castle fell to Franz von Sickingen's forces in 1522 and sustained damage during the Thirty Years War.
The castle maintains connections to German folklore through its association with Hunold, a character from the medieval Nibelungen narrative tradition.
Visitors can climb 60 stone steps to reach the castle site, which provides clear views of the Dhron Valley and the Haardtkopf mountain near Gornhausen.
The castle's defensive walls rise to eight meters on the southern side, while the northern section utilizes natural cliff formations for protection.
Location: Hunolstein
GPS coordinates: 49.79870,7.04475
Latest update: March 6, 2025 09:56
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