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Ruppichteroth

Herrenbröl Castle Ruins

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North Rhine-Westphalia

Cologne District

Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Ruppichteroth

Herrenbröl Castle Ruins

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Herrenbröl Castle Ruins

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

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1. Kuchem Forest Chapel – Herrenbröl Castle Ruins loop from Schönenberg

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2. Wirtshaus an St. Severin – Village Tavern Ruppichteroth loop from Ruppichteroth

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3. Bröl Stream – Herrenbröl Castle Ruins loop from Ruppichteroth

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Renate

January 2, 2019

On the outskirts of Ruppichteroth fall directly on the main road, the remains of an old castle in the eye. It is the ruins of the castle Herrenbröl, which was probably built in the 13th century in the valley of Waldbrölbach as a knight's seat. The listed, formerly square castle is freely accessible to visitors. On its south side was once a moat, which existed as a pond in the mid-19th century. Obtained are 7m high remains of the castle tower and ruins of castle buildings, a ca. 23m long castle wall, a brick vaulted cellar as well as wall foundations and the fountain, a simple quarry stone building from the 13th century.

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Andibonn

December 12, 2021

The history of the castle is largely in the dark. The complex was built as a knight's seat as early as the 13th century. A few remains from this period, such as the castle fountain, for example.
The castle was first mentioned on October 8, 1417 in connection with goods and rights in the parish of Eitorf. In the 15th century the tower and other parts of the castle were probably built by the von Scheidt family.
Today the remainder of a castle tower, which towers around seven meters, is the dominant feature of the castle. In addition, only the rather modest ruins of the castle buildings, an approx. 23 meter long surrounding wall and a vaulted cellar made of quarry stone, as well as some wall foundations have been preserved. The ruin standing in a valley floor is freely accessible at all times and is a listed building.

Source: bergisches-wanderland.de

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Franz

April 24, 2021

The history of the castle is largely in the dark. The castle was first mentioned on October 8, 1417 in connection with goods and rights in the parish of Eitorf. In the 15th century the tower and other parts of the castle were probably built by the von Scheidt family.

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

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1. Kuchem Forest Chapel – Herrenbröl Castle Ruins loop from Schönenberg

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