Details
Founded: c. 1200Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Hohenstaufen Dynasty (Germany)
Rating
4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
bwms78 (2 years ago)
Very nice little ruine site. It was not a far hike up the hill. Check it out first!!! https://youtu.be/HEKNlgwuqGI
Very nice little ruine site. It was not a far hike up the hill. Check it out first!!! https://youtu.be/HEKNlgwuqGI
Dalius Sarapinas (3 years ago)
Super
Super
Martin van Herwaarden (5 years ago)
Mysterious gothic place
Mysterious gothic place
Shawn Peaslee (6 years ago)
Well-preserved 12th century castle ruin perched atop a hill. The open grounds inside allow visitors to explore the remnants easily enough, while the stone walls provide a decent sense of the original layout and foundation. When visiting alone, an aura of pure silence hangs over the place. Free public parking for about 4-5 cars available below at the Montforterhof. The main path to the ruin leads left from the parking and is a zig-zag path with railings and lighting for more than half the way up. The hike up took me about 15-20 minutes and there is a decent incline almost the entire way up. The other way up leads away from the parking area to the right and winds around the back of the ruin. Information about the ruin and it's history is posted by the parking area as well as on the ruin itself. There is a spiral staircase in one of the former interior areas that leads up to the roof of a remaining tower. Views are of distant fields and forest areas. There are several benches provided throughout the grounds. There is no admission, nor any personnel present, and you can explore the ruins freely. It's a nice place for a picnic.
Well-preserved 12th century castle ruin perched atop a hill. The open grounds inside allow visitors to explore the remnants easily enough, while the stone walls provide a decent sense of the original layout and foundation. When visiting alone, an aura of pure silence hangs over the place. Free public parking for about 4-5 cars available below at the Montforterhof. The main path to the ruin leads left from the parking and is a zig-zag path with railings and lighting for more than half the way up. The hike up took me about 15-20 minutes and there is a decent incline almost the entire way up. The other way up leads away from the parking area to the right and winds around the back of the ruin. Information about the ruin and it's history is posted by the parking area as well as on the ruin itself. There is a spiral staircase in one of the former interior areas that leads up to the roof of a remaining tower. Views are of distant fields and forest areas. There are several benches provided throughout the grounds. There is no admission, nor any personnel present, and you can explore the ruins freely. It's a nice place for a picnic.
Anthony A (6 years ago)
Very nice castle ruins. Be prepared for a decent hike uphill to get to them.
Very nice castle ruins. Be prepared for a decent hike uphill to get to them.
