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First mentioned in 1230 as the bailiwick of Paffendorf, this Renaissance-style moated castle is completely surrounded by water. Today, a brasserie invites visitors to enjoy coffee, cakes, and light meals. These can be savored either in the stylish interior or in the castle courtyard overlooking the park. The courtyard also serves as a venue for concerts and Christmas markets. The 7.5-hectare castle park delights visitors with its expansive water features, ancient sequoias and ginkgo trees, a stone pavilion, and numerous seating areas that invite relaxation.

CYCLE TOUR WICKRATHER SCHLOSSTEICH The journey is the destination, and so 17 cyclists enjoyed a lovely day in Mönchengladbach's surroundings in what was at times a strong wind. The start was at 10:00 a.m. from the car park at Rheydt Castle. The route leads through the Volksgarten, the Neersbroicher Busch and the Hoppbruch to Haus Horst, from there past Steinhausen, Liedberg and Dyck Castle to Aldenhoven. Past the Jüchener Bach, we then went via Gierath and Jüchen to the edge of the open-cast lignite mine with a view into the big hole. Here we were showered heavily by the sprinklers that are supposed to bind the dust to protect the motorway. Shortly afterwards we reached the Wildenrath manor in Wanlo for a rest and refreshment. The route then went back along the Niers via Wickrath Castle, Beller Park and Zoppenbroich to Rheydt Castle.

In the 16th century, Count Werner von Salm-Reifferscheid had the castle rebuilt in the Renaissance style. In 1839, the Rhenish Knighthood acquired the property and used it as a knights' academy. Following extensive restoration in the 1980s, the most recent renovation took place in 2008. The glass-roofed arcaded courtyard in the style of the Italian Early Renaissance is particularly noteworthy. Today, the elegant rooms serve as a venue for cultural events, conferences, and private celebrations. The moated castle is especially popular as a romantic wedding location.

The castle pond and the castle park are worth seeing.

The origins of Bedburg Castle probably go back to the construction of a moth, but no parts of this have survived. It is one of the earliest aristocratic residences in Erft. The oldest components, from the 12th century, are in the basement. At this time we know a Ludolphus de Bethbure. In the 13th century, the lords of Heinsberg could have owned the castle as a fief before it passed to the lords of Reifferscheid, a Fredericus de Bedbure. The castle is a "castle type", consisting of three wings and two round and two square towers. The castle or chateau was repeatedly damaged and rebuilt. The Counts of Neuenahr owned the castle from 1403. In 1588 Count Werner von Reifferscheid was enfeoffed with the property and remained in the hands of the von Salm-Reifferscheid family until 1798. After the Peace of Lunéville in 1801, the château officially fell to the French state and was temporarily used as a residence for veterans of the French army. After being vacant for a short time and now in Prussian ownership, it was converted into a hospital for the eye patients in the Brauweiler penal institution. https://www.geschichtsverein-bedburg.de/permanent/BedburgSchloss.html

Beautiful and well-kept area with many sculptures

a beautiful castle with park, which is partly under nature protection. Since 2004, the moated castle has been part of the Garden Art Route between the Rhine and Meuse. In the east wing is a horse stable and breeding with a Rhenish horse studbook. Various equestrian tournaments are held here every year on the adjacent tournament arena.

Wickrath Castle is a moated castle complex on the Niers.