Kugelsburg

The stone fortification stands on Kugelsberg mountain, featuring remaining walls, a tower structure, and underground cellars spanning across the hilltop position.

Built in the late 12th century to protect trade routes between Fritzlar and Paderborn, the castle changed ownership multiple times until 1885 when Volkmarsen purchased it.

The fortress represents northern Hesse's medieval defensive architecture, with its thick stone walls and strategic position marking regional building techniques from that era.

Visitors can access the castle ruins daily, climb the tower for regional views, and explore the underground chambers known as Hexenkeller through narrow staircases.

The castle underwent numerous military occupations and damages during both the Thirty Years' War and the Seven Years' War by French troops.

Location: Volkmarsen

Inception: 1225

GPS coordinates: 51.41360,9.13028

Latest update: March 7, 2025 01:39