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View of Burg Windeck

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Windeck

View of Burg Windeck

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View of Burg Windeck

Recommended by 115 hikers out of 116

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Windeck, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. View of Burg Windeck – Burg Windeck Ruins loop from Dattenfeld

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2. View of Burg Windeck – Burg Windeck Ruins loop from Altwindeck

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3. Burg Windeck Ruins – View of Burg Windeck loop from Dattenfeld

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PeterH65 (a.k.a. "Waldorf")

February 16, 2025

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"The castle ruins, which are over 800 years old, are the landmark of Windeck in the Sieg Valley. They are located about 210 m above sea level and offer a wonderful view when the weather is clear.

The formerly imposing castle complex was first mentioned in documents in 1174 as "Castrum novum in windeke" and served as a border fortress for the Counts of Berg against the Counts of Sayn. A copy of this imperial document and finds from Windeck Castle can be viewed in the Altwindeck Museum Village.

Windeck Castle was first destroyed in the Thirty Years' War and finally in 1860 by the French. After that, it was not rebuilt until the restoration of the castle ruins began in 1960.

The castle hill and ruins are the property of the Rhein-Sieg district." windecker-laendchen.com/erleben/gehenswuerdigkeiten/burgruine-windeck

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Anna-Lisa&Joy🍀🥾🚶‍♀️🐶

September 29, 2025

Great castle ruins!

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Markus Heinrich

November 12, 2024

Windeck Castle towers majestically over Bühl and combines over 800 years of history with joie de vivre and culinary delights. With a wonderful view over the Rhine Valley, you can switch off from everyday life for a few hours or even days and enjoy the best of regional cuisine and fine wines.

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Location: Windeck, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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