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Hengebach Castle

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Kreis Düren

Heimbach

Hengebach Castle

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Hengebach Castle

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Location: Heimbach, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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Kreis Düren

July 11, 2023

Photo: Kalle Kubatschka, DAV Section Rhineland-Cologne
Hengebach Castle was built on a greywacke rock in the 11th century. It is one of the oldest buildings in the Eifel. Over the centuries, the historic walls have experienced an eventful history. Various rulers once lived and ruled in the fortress. The lion of the Jülich family of counts still adorns the city coat of arms. The courtyards, ramparts and keep are accessible year-round free of charge. The "International Art Academy Heimbach/Eifel" (rureifel-tourismus. de/a-burg-hengebach).

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Jörg Schnitzler 😃🎶😉

July 18, 2023

Very beautiful castle complex in Heimbach. Very good to see from the Rur.

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R.Bungartz

July 14, 2024

The medieval hilltop castle rises freely from the Rur valley to over 200 meters above sea level and is the imposing landmark of the town of Heimbach. You can take a look at the castle complex from almost anywhere in the town, and each time you look there is a new perspective.
The courtyard, battlements and keep are open free of charge all year round. Parts of the complex are wheelchair accessible by elevator. Even from the courtyard there is an impressive panoramic view of Heimbach and the Rur valley - a climb up the keep increases the pleasure even further.
The castle is used by the International Art Academy Heimbach/Eifel, among others. Source: heimbach-eifel.de/tourismus/sehenswuerdigkeiten/burg-hengebach.php

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Location: Heimbach, Kreis Düren, Cologne District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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