Burg Trendelburg, Medieval castle in Trendelburg, Germany.
Burg Trendelburg is a castle situated on a sandstone cliff near Trendelburg town and overlooks the Werra valley from a height of roughly 172 meters. The structure features a trapezoidal layout with a central tower about 40 meters tall and currently houses a hotel with a restaurant.
The castle was founded in 1303 by Conrad III of Schöneberg and sat strategically along an important trade route. Ownership later passed to the Bishopric of Paderborn, shaping its role as a fortified position in the region.
The castle's name connects to the Rapunzel tale told throughout the region and continues to draw visitors interested in this folklore. It sits along the German Fairy Tale Route, serving as a landmark for travelers exploring the locations of celebrated stories.
Visiting is best during warmer months when the pathways on the cliff are dry and walkable. The castle sits at a high point, so expect stairs and uneven ground.
The architecture contains medieval defensive features such as arrow slits and hidden escape passages in and around the tower. These details show how the building served not only as living space but also as a military stronghold.
Location: Trendelburg
Inception: 1303
GPS coordinates: 51.57400,9.42333
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
Hesse preserves an extensive collection of historic structures spanning nearly two millennia. The Roman fort of Saalburg near Bad Homburg documents 2nd century frontier fortifications along the Limes. Medieval monasteries such as Arnsburg near Lich and Seligenstadt demonstrate Carolingian and Romanesque construction, while the abbey ruins at Bad Hersfeld reveal the architectural scale of Benedictine establishments. The Abbey of Lorsch holds UNESCO World Heritage status and presents through its gatehouse one of the most important examples of early medieval architecture north of the Alps. The region connects these religious and military structures with castles and palaces from various periods. Münzenberg Castle and the ruins at Ulrichstein document Hohenstaufen fortification techniques, while Braunfels Palace and Friedrichstein Palace in Bad Wildungen illustrate the evolution from defensive stronghold to residence. The Grimm Brothers House in Steinau an der Straße links literary heritage with regional history. Geological formations such as the Rock Sea in the Odenwald and the Crystal Cave at Kubach complement the human built monuments with natural history features.
Wolkenbrüche bei Trendelburg
1.6 km
Deiseler Tunnel
2.2 km
Burgruine Schöneberg
5.8 km
Schloss Stammen
1.3 km
Burg Trendelburg
22 m
Wallfahrtskirche Gottsbüren
5.4 km
Siechenkirche
1.6 km
Kirche Langenthal
5.8 km
Evangelische Kirche Deisel
2.3 km
Stahlberg und Hölleberg bei Deisel
4.2 km
Evangelische Kirche
3.7 km
Mikwe
129 m
Stadtturm
6.6 km
Entenweg 1
3.4 km
Hugenottenkirche (Schöneberg)
6 km
Evangelische Kirche Hümme
3.4 km
Hauptstraße 59
3.5 km
Hauptstraße 33
3.6 km
Hauptstraße 61
3.5 km
Landschaftsschutzgebiet Auenverbund Diemel
6.4 km
Holzapetal
2.9 km
Hümmer Bruch bei Stammen
2.4 km
Urwald Wichmanessen
5.5 km
Dingel und Eberschützer Klippen
5.8 km
Flohrberg und Ohmsberg bei Deisel
2.7 km
Wolkenbruch bei Trendelburg
1.6 km
Urwald Wichmanessen
5.4 km
Holzapetal
4.6 kmReviews
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