Echzeller Burg

Echzeller Burg is a baroque castle complex featuring a two-story main building with nine window axes, decorated with sandstone elements framing the entrance and stairway. The entire structure sits northeast of Friedberg in the Wetterau region near the River Horloff.

Emperor Charlemagne granted the location, then called Acheaz villa, to Fulda Monastery around 800, establishing the foundation of the Fuldischen Mark territory. Over centuries, the site evolved into a fortified residence shaping the local region.

The castle now houses Institut Lucius, a boarding school, while retaining sections of its original walls and dry moat from medieval times. Visitors can still observe these older fortifications within the grounds.

The site can be reached from Hauptstraße 111 and sits near the River Horloff, making it easy to locate. The open grounds allow for walking around the buildings, though not all sections are open to the public.

The Kavaliershaus, a three-story timber-framed building within the complex, displays detailed craftsmanship from an earlier period. This separate structure historically served distinguished guests or officers and stands out for its original construction techniques.

GPS coordinates: 50.39133,8.88804

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22