The most striking component of the high castle is the 64 meter high gate tower on the north side. The five-storey building was the tallest tower in the complex and not only fulfilled a defense function, but also a symbol of power. The lower part of its masonry consists mostly of basalt, while the higher parts are made of tuff. It has a high, slated pyramidal roof, typical of the Gothic period. The top floor of the tower, measuring around 8 × 9 meters, consists of a cantilevered battlement floor with four pentagonal turrets.

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Distance 885 m

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 20 m

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Location: Grevenbroich, Rhein-Kreis Neuss, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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