Schönecken Castle

Schönecken, Germany

Schönecken Castle is a ruined hill above the village of Schönecken in the Nims valley in the West Eifel mountains. The castle stands on the lowest hill ridge in the middle of a valley bowl. The site is guarded on all sides by higher hills. The castle was built around 1230.

The castle occupies a 120-metre-long rectangular site with an enceinte and three projecting towers. In the east the site is guarded by a wide neck ditch. The three towers stand on the south side, two of them being still three storeys high. The two round towers probably date to the 13th or 14th century, the central, rectangular one is more recent. All three towers and their curtain walls have been part of a multi-storey residential building since no later than the 16th century, as depicted in an 18th-century painting.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Auf dem Stoß 5, Schönecken, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1230
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Dinja vd Broek (17 months ago)
During a hiking trip we suddenly saw this castle ruin of Schönecken. That was a nice surprise. The castle looks like it's in good condition, I think they renovated it not so long ago. This is a great place to take a short break from a hiking trip. There is an amazing view!

Travel ReWard (2 years ago)
Very nice ruins of an old Castle overlooking the citycenter. Lots of trees around and really quiet during the day. Good place for a stop along the hike.

Comarzan Adrian (2 years ago)
Exactly as the description only ruins, part of it renovated. Also beautiful view from top, can see the whole village below and whole valley.

Michael Howard (2 years ago)
Recently renovated, a landmark in history. Surrounded by amenities typical of the Eiffel area.

Vladyslav Vorontsov (3 years ago)
Nice place to visit if you are nearby. Here is very a nice view on Schönecken village and surroundings. Near you can also find a forest with lots of walking ways. Also you can find here a very comfortable bench where you can maximally enjoy the view.

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