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Veldenz Castle (Nohfelden)

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Veldenz Castle (Nohfelden)

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Location: Nohfelden, St. Wendel, Saarland, Germany

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1. Bostalsee Cycle Path – Sankt Wendeler Land Cycle Path loop from Neunkirchen (Nahe)

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2. View of Bostalsee – Bostalsee Dam loop from Nohfelden

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3. View of Lake Bostal – View of Bostalsee loop from Kirnsulzbach

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Martin Donat

June 22, 2019

The castle is a cultural and historical monument and is considered a landmark of Nohfelden. You can see the 20 meter high keep from afar, from which you can enjoy a great view of the Nahe valley.

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CyclingOlli

May 28, 2019

Beautiful tower in Nofelden

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June 24, 2019

Castle Veldenz, viewing platform at 20 meters altitude with great views.

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Sebastian

July 8, 2022

The spur castle was first mentioned in 1285. Its builder, Wilhelm Bossel II vom Stein, who came from Oberstein an der Nahe, had to grant the Count of Veldenz the right to open his castle in the deed. After the vom Stein family died out, the castle passed to the Counts of Veldenz.

In the middle of the 15th century, the dukes of Palatinate-Zweibrücken acquired the castle and the dominion of Nohfelden. Until the French Revolution, the castle was the seat of a Zweibrücken bailiff. In 1490 the castle witnessed one of the saddest chapters in the history of Palatinate-Zweibrücken. After the death of Duke Louis the Black, his sons Kaspar and Alexander ruled together for a year when Alexander had his older brother deposed by force. He was taken to Veldenz Castle and remained there – even after the death of his brother – in captivity until his death in 1527.

In the many wars of the 17th century, the castle did not go unmolested, but was always maintained. In 1661 Duke Friedrich died at the castle. In 1804 the castle was declared French national property and sold to the Cetto brothers from St. Wendel. After that, the castle complex, which was now used to procure building materials, fell into disrepair.

Today's owner of the castle ruins is the municipality of Nohfelden.

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J & C

April 25, 2021

Beautiful tower of Veldenz Castle. Passed here on the local cycle path.

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BrennerM

June 14, 2021

Veldenz Castle, also called Nohfelden Castle, is located in Nohfelden in the St. Wendel district.

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BrennerM

May 30, 2023

Interesting castle. In the immediate vicinity is also a butcher's shop/inn and the Bruunen for resting.

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Veronika 2020

September 1, 2023

A very nice photo opportunity

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Location: Nohfelden, St. Wendel, Saarland, Germany

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1. Bostalsee Cycle Path – Sankt Wendeler Land Cycle Path loop from Neunkirchen (Nahe)

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