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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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    July 11, 2023

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    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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    Very beautiful castle complex in Heimbach. Very good to see from the Rur.
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    July 14, 2024

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    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 …
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    Elevation 240 m

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

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