Runkel has one of the most impressive and largest castle ruins in Hesse. For generations, the Lords of Runkel, in addition to collecting bridge tolls, were primarily concerned with family disputes and the occasional expansion of their castle. Runkel was the center of the Upper County of Wied and therefore a small princely residence.

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Runkel Castle View – A Journey Back in Time to the Middle Ages

The view of the majestic Runkel Castle, which rises above the Lahn Valley, is an impressive example …

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From here you have a wonderful view of the castle and the old bridge including the information board.

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Location: Runkel, Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg, Lahntal, Gießen District, Hesse, Germany

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