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Hertefeld Castle

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Düsseldorf District

Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf

Kreis Kleve

Weeze

Hertefeld Castle

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Location: Weeze, Kreis Kleve, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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1. Bridge Over the Niers – Papa-Klein Trail (Goch) loop from Weeze

21.7km

05:28

30m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Papa-Klein Trail (Goch) – Bridge Over the Niers loop from Goch

21.5km

05:25

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3. Weeze Animal Park – Niers Bridge at Tierpark Weeze loop from Weeze

7.35km

01:51

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sigi Bruns

April 30, 2023

Very nice to look at, if only from a distance. The animal park borders directly on the castle.

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

April 5, 2025

"When the House of Hertefeld was first mentioned in 1322, Ludwig IV of Bavaria was just capturing his Habsburg adversary, Frederick "the Fair," near Mühldorf – in what was likely the last knightly battle without firearms.

Finds within the ruins prove that the site has been in use since the 13th century. Archaeological excavations have also revealed a predecessor building at the core of the current ruins, dating back to the 14th century, but hardly any concrete conclusions can be drawn about its shape.

At that time, Weeze had already been settled for more than 500 years – and the Hertefeld family was probably busy with some construction site – just like today! Hertefeld Castle has been rebuilt and renovated many times throughout its history, mostly around the turn of the century from 1600 onwards. Detailed descriptions would go too far here, but with a bit of luck, one or another family member might tell you a little more about the interesting history of this unusual place.

For all others, a corresponding encyclopedia is being prepared, with publication planned for the beginning of the 22nd century. In any case, the romantic ruins offer visitors diverse and unique insights into truly tangible (architectural) history.
hertefeld.de/geschichte

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Location: Weeze, Kreis Kleve, Regierungsbezirk Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Hertefeld Castle

1. Bridge Over the Niers – Papa-Klein Trail (Goch) loop from Weeze

2. Papa-Klein Trail (Goch) – Bridge Over the Niers loop from Goch

3. Weeze Animal Park – Niers Bridge at Tierpark Weeze loop from Weeze

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