Schloss Brohleck, Medieval castle in Brohl-Lützing, Germany.
Schloss Brohleck is an L-shaped stone castle set on a hill above the Rhine in Brohl-Lützing, Germany. The main building combines solid stone sections with half-timbered parts, and several wings show changes made across different periods.
The site was first recorded in 1325 as fortalitium Brule and belonged at that time to Archbishop Balduin of Trier. Over the following centuries it passed through several noble families, among them the Metternich dynasty.
The castle sits on a rocky outcrop above the Rhine valley and can be seen from nearby walking paths. Its outline of stone and half-timbering has been part of the valley's image for centuries.
The castle is privately owned, and access to the grounds is generally possible only during specific events or with prior permission. It is worth checking before planning a visit, as entry cannot be taken for granted.
In the 1940s the castle was used as a training school for female leaders of the Reich Labor Service. It was also used as a gathering point for people from the region before their deportation during the war.
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