Haus Nesselrath

Haus Nesselrath is a two-story gatehouse made of rubble stone that once stood by the Wupper River in Leichlingen and remains as part of the outer fortification. The structure shows how medieval defensive elements were gradually integrated into an agricultural complex over time.

The property was first mentioned in 1303 when it served as a fief of Deutz Abbey. The Ketteler family later acquired it in 1511 and retained it as their own.

The name comes from the family that worked and shaped it across generations. Visitors can see in the remaining walls and foundations how a medieval fortification gradually transformed into a working agricultural property.

The site is located north of central Leichlingen and can be reached from nearby areas like Nesselrath, Leysiefen, and Kradenpuhl on the other side of the Wupper River. Access to the ruins requires a walk through the rural countryside along the river.

After being converted into a manor house, a fire in 1847 partially destroyed the building and it was demolished in 1850. Today only the outer fortification sections and foundations remain as witnesses to this tumultuous chapter.

GPS coordinates: 51.12967,7.03131

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:22