The Top 6 Castles around Hattgenstein
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 6
beautiful castles to choose from around Hattgenstein. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Hattgenstein. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Dhronecken Castle
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Around 1300, a knight Conrad von Tronecken was first mentioned in writing, and a little later the "Troneck Fortress", which is probably much older. Some also consider it to be …
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Frauenburg Castle Ruins
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The Frauenburg Castle was built in the 13th century to secure the Nahe crossing and the possessions of the Count of Sponheim. The complex later served as a widow's residence …
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Ruins of the Burghaus in the Valley at Frauenberg
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The "Burghaus im Tal zu Frauenberg", located directly on the Ellenbach, was mentioned in many documents. In 1347, Gottfried von Spohnheim, the youngest son of Countess Loretta von Sponheim-Starkenburg …
The "Burghaus im Tal zu Frauenberg", located directly on the Ellenbach, was mentioned in many documents. In 1347, Gottfried von Spohnheim, the youngest son of Countess Loretta von Sponheim-Starkenburg …
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Allenbach Castle
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The heirs of Sponheim, the Margrave of Baden and the Count Palatine of Zweibrücken built today's castle from the quartzites, greywacke and sandstones of the castle. The sandstone walls of …
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Birkenfeld Castle Observation Tower
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How beautifully clear some names are. In any case, Birkenfeld should be called that because a striking birch population once attracted attention. And so the Franconian settlement was first mentioned …
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Castle circuit
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You can completely circle the castle on this route with the MTB. With good driving technique even without dismounting. Of course you go down the stairs 😀
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