Madenburg Castle

Eschbach, Germany

The ruin of Madenburg Castle is one of the biggest and oldest castle complexes in Rhineland-Palatinate. The castle was built on a cliff on the outskirts of the Palatinate Forest looking towards the Rhine rift valley.

In 1076 the Madenburg castle appears for the first time in a medieval document. Not a lot is known about the early owners of the castle, the counts of Madenburg. At a certain period it belonged to the Empire and to the Hochstift of Speyer. In 1470 Count Palatine Friedrich I. and his troops conquered Madenburg. In 1525, during the Peasants’ War, the castle was seriously damaged for the first time, but later rebuilt and renovated several times. In around 1689 French troops finally destroyed Madenburg.

References:

burg-lemberg.de

Address

Eschbach, Germany

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Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Germany
Historical period: Salian Dynasty (Germany)

More Information

en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Kat Wampler (12 months ago)
Nice stop on our way to France. Enjoyed the hike from the parking to the castle (about 15 min). You can drive up, but there road is muddy, rocky, and rough with very little parking at the top. Beautiful views of the area. Interesting to walk around the ruins. Had a snack and a drink at the cafe and watch the hang-gliders take off! Google Maps could not find the way - so may find coordinates online - but you can also watch for the Madenburg road signs. They will point the way. Once you start heading up the hill you'll know you are in the right place.

Dicle Melis Kaya (12 months ago)
We came all the way from Landau to here with cycles. It is hard to cycle the hills but it all worthed it to see those breathtaking views

Lara Buchmann-Duck (18 months ago)
My family has come to this castle and the restaurant here for years. Great food and amazing views! Even open in winter some days for a cozy and warm meal and beverage after a hike. Definitely recommend!

J Moser (2 years ago)
Nice walk incredible view.

e b (2 years ago)
Awesome scenery!! Definitely worth the trip. Easy walk up the trail easy to find ???

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