Nonnenfels, Rock castle in Bad Dürkheim, Germany.
Nonnenfels stands high above the Isenach valley with its stone fortifications incorporated into the natural rock formations of the Palatinate region.
The fortress, constructed in the early 13th century as part of Hardenburg Castle's outer defenses, was destroyed by French forces in 1692.
A local legend names the site after a hermit nun called Adelinde who found refuge in this location after being expelled from her monastery.
Visitors can access the site through a 3.5-kilometer hiking trail from Hardenburg, with benches and a sandstone table available for resting.
The rock formation provides an observation point toward the ruins of Hardenburg Castle, creating a connection between two medieval structures.
Location: Rhineland-Palatinate
GPS coordinates: 49.46560,8.11889
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:04
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