Weidelsburg, Medieval castle ruin in Wolfhagen, Germany.
The Weidelsburg stands on a basalt cone at 492 meters elevation, featuring two residential towers that mark the Wolfhagen region landscape.
Built around 1225, this fortification became one of the most important defensive structures in the Landgraviate of Hesse during the late Middle Ages.
The castle forms part of the German Fairy Tale Route, connecting various historical sites and locations associated with traditional German folklore.
Visitors can access the ruins through forest paths from the parking lot, with a small kiosk operating on first Sundays and holidays from April to October.
The east tower contains a viewing platform that reveals panoramic views of Habichtswald Nature Park and the surrounding North Hesse countryside.
Location: Wolfhagen
Inception: 1225
GPS coordinates: 51.27290,9.14432
Latest update: March 6, 2025 10:21
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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