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According to Roman coin finds discovered in the 1970s, Heidelsburg Castle was built at the latest between the 2nd century AD (Emperor Hadrian) and 351 AD (Germanic invasions). However, based on the location and shape of the complex, as well as a Gallic coin find, historians consider it possible that a predecessor building dates back to Celts and dates back to as early as 100 BC. It cannot be ruled out that the building was further expanded in the late Carolingian period; certain features of the work on the chamber gate suggest this.[3] In 1355, Count Arnold of Homburg sold half of a rock in the Waldfischbach court, called Bunensteyn, to Count Walram II of Zweibrücken and allowed him to build a castle on the rock and a town at its foot, although this never came to fruition.[4] The original name has not been recorded. The name "Heidelsburg" is etymologically related to "Heiden" (heathens) and only arose in the Middle Ages, when the building had already been derelict for centuries. The forest survey (description) of Waldfischbach mentions the ruins around 1600.

Some relics from the Roman era have been preserved in the so-called Heidelsburg. Some remains of walls and stairs can still be seen today. As can a copy of a gravestone excavated here. Based on the coin finds made in the 1970s, the beginnings of the Roman fortifications can be dated to the 2nd century. It is possible that an older Celtic fortification was used. In the local museum in Waldfischbach-Burgalben you can see a model of what the buildings might have once looked like.

In 1985/1986 the entire castle was extensively renovated. In the course of this, the road at the back of the castle was also set up.

Many beautiful hiking trails lead past the Heidelsburg ruins. You can also reach it in a few minutes on foot from the hiking car park of the same name.

The Heidelsburg is the oldest fortification in the Palatinate, dating back to the 2nd-4th century AD. Unfortunately, not much can be seen anymore, but it must have been a large fortress on the plateau.

Great view of Hohenecken

The castle and especially the castle garden are particularly worth seeing, for such a small village it is like a miracle that was created here. Many set up benches invite you to linger. Top address.

beautiful large well-preserved ruins with a tower that you can go up inside! The first few meters of the stairs are very, very dark, switch on your pocket or cell phone 🔦 when going up/down! Unfortunately there is no bench with a table for a rest/break. It's still nice that it's freely accessible!