Starkenburg, Medieval castle in Heppenheim, Germany
The castle stands atop Schlossberg mountain, featuring defensive walls, towers, and a reconstructed keep that overlooks the surrounding Bergstrasse region.
Founded in 1065, Starkenburg Castle served as a strategic fortification for the Archbishop of Mainz following King Frederick's decision to entrust it in 1232.
The castle grounds contain a modern residential building and educational facilities, maintaining its role as a center for local historical education.
Visitors can reach the castle through a 2.4-mile hiking trail from Heppenheim's Marktplatz, passing through vineyard paths with an elevation gain of 915 feet.
The castle complex includes a youth hostel with 121 beds and five seminar rooms, allowing guests to stay overnight within medieval fortification walls.
Location: Heppenheim
Inception: 1065
GPS coordinates: 49.64610,8.64861
Latest update: May 14, 2025 14:46
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