Burg Waldeck, Medieval castle ruins in Vorderheubach, Germany.

Burg Waldeck is a castle ruin in Vorderheubach featuring preserved stone walls and tower remnants arranged in a polygonal layout. The structure occupies a hillside position where visitors can trace the original walls and defensive positions.

The Lords of Strahlenberg built the castle between 1250 and 1300, with Conrad II overseeing the initial construction phase. This period marked a time when fortifications like this strengthened control over the surrounding lands.

The name Waldeck passed to the administrative district the Palatine counts set up here: the Kellerei Waldeck, run by a Keller who lived on the castle and handled administration, justice and taxes. The office moved to Schönau after the castle was destroyed at the start of the Thirty Years' War and stayed there until 1803.

Reaching the ruins involves climbing to the hilltop where the walls remain partially accessible for inspection. Plan for uneven ground and open exposure, which are typical conditions at elevated fortification sites.

The site features a distinct Zwinger courtyard area positioned between inner and outer defensive walls. This separate space served as an additional protected zone and reveals the thoughtful defensive planning of its builders.