Altwied Castle

Neuwied, Germany

Altwied Castle was probably built by Metfried von Wied before 1129 and the first part was completed around 1179. It was enlarged in the 13-14th centuries and the whole village was surrounded by city wall. The castle has newer been conquered, but in the late 17th century it was left uninhabited and later used as a quarry. Today beautiful ruins remain over the Altwied village.

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Altwied, Neuwied, Germany
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Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

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Sebastian Klein (2 years ago)
Very nice hiking trail from Melsbach via Altwied and Laubachsmühle, back up to the waterfall
Norbert Schrepf (2 years ago)
We had a scout camp at the castle over Pentecost. All the children liked the castle. Ample space for tents and games.
Joe Strive (2 years ago)
If you hope to be able to visit the castle ruins in Altwied, I have to disappoint you. The castle ruins have not been accessible to visitors for years because everything has been closed. If you talk to the residents all around you get told that no one cares about it anymore, which they also think is a shame. The village around is also very beautiful and you can also take a nice walk to a watchtower which is at the end of the village. At the beginning of the village there is a large parking lot where you can leave your car and go for a walk.
Historische Orte (2 years ago)
A ruin only visible from the outside. Unfortunately, the gate is closed and therefore a visit is not possible. Very bad! You can save yourself the ascent. There are also no opening times available/visible. Here you can make a lot more out of it !!! Visit the defense tower at the end of the village ;-)
Jean-Pierre Seitz (3 years ago)
The Altwied castle ruins are located directly above the historic old town of Altwied. The first areas of the castle were built around 1100. The castle was until the 17th century, after which the castle fell into disrepair. Only a ruin remains of the once magnificent castle, which cannot be visited either. But on a hike around Altwied you can see the ruins again and again and they are still a great photo motif.
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