Burg Trendelburg, Medieval castle in Trendelburg, Germany.
The stone castle stands on a sandstone cliff at 172 meters above sea level, featuring a trapezoidal layout with a central 40-meter tower.
The castle was established in 1303 by Conrad III of Schöneberg along a trade route before being exchanged with the Bishopric of Paderborn.
The central tower of the castle holds connections to folktales and serves as a reference point along the German Fairy Tale Route.
The castle functions as a hotel with 22 rooms decorated with period furniture, plus a restaurant serving regional dishes with valley views.
The castle incorporates defensive elements such as arrow slits and escape entrances in its tower, reflecting medieval military architecture.
Location: Trendelburg
Inception: 1303
GPS coordinates: 51.57400,9.42333
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:29
Hesse displays significant historical structures from multiple periods. The Roman fort Saalburg presents military architecture from the 2nd century. The monasteries of Arnsburg and Seligenstadt preserve Carolingian and Romanesque construction. Trendelburg and Friedrichstein castles connect medieval history with the Grimm era. The Crystal Cave Kubach and the Stone Field in Odenwald add geological formations to the cultural heritage.
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