Heidenschuh

The Heidenschuh castle sits on a mountain ridge at 455 meters altitude, with steep cliffs on its northeastern tip overlooking the Rhine Valley.

Built during the Carolingian-Ottonian period between the 8th and 9th centuries, this fortress served as a refuge for monks from Klingenmunster monastery and local villagers.

The castle name, adopted in the 18th century, reflects local folklore attributing the construction to ancient heathens, similar to other regional fortifications.

Visitors can access the castle ruins via hiking trail number 6 from the Pfalzklinik parking lot, following a 5-kilometer circular route through natural paths.

The fortress features two parallel defensive walls spaced 30 meters apart, with the inner wall stretching 60 meters in length and 3.5 meters in width.

Opening Hours: 24/7

GPS coordinates: 49.15550,7.99829

Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:54