ホーベルクの洞窟・トップ17

In the 11th/12th century, the Zähringers built a castle on this site to protect the Kinzig Valley. In the 15th century, the castle was expanded to include defense towers. At the end of the 17th century, the castle was destroyed twice. In the 18th century, the current castle was built in the English style on the ruins of the old castle. Today, there is a youth hostel and a wine-producing farm here.

This historic building is in an exposed location between Kinzig and the hills of the Black Forest and offers beautiful views - it is also an eye-catcher itself.

There must be a lot of prayers here

Once founded by hermits and monks who were dedicated to praying in solitude, the lonely place developed into a place of pilgrimage after around 1455. Destroyed in the Peasants' War in 1524, the chapel was rebuilt in 1540-1550. In 1632 during the Thirty Years' War it was destroyed again by the Swedes. The choir continued to be used for church services afterwards. 1790 last mass by the priest of Durbach. After that, the chapel was forgotten and until a few decades ago it was overgrown and almost impossible to find. The ruin was lovingly restored from 1988-1995. Source: https://www.stadtanzeiger-ortenau.de/durbach/c-freizeit-genuss/kapellenruine-st-anton-durbach_a24639

A ruin that is easy to reach and the way there is fun. Paths over hill and dale or well-developed hiking trails offer something for everyone. The remains of the castle are well maintained.

Part of the castle is open to the public during the day until 6 p.m., with the exception of the youth hostel building. The tower complex appears to be very well maintained. There is a wonderful view of the Kinzig valley, the Rhine plain and Offenburg.

1926年から1929年の発掘調査で得られた、完全に撤去された前堡と中堡に関する知見は、現地に展示されている平面図につながっています。これらの部分からは、加工された岩盤のみが見られます。かつての中堡には、雨よけのある休憩所があります。 主堡からは、一部補強・補修された城壁がいくつか残っています。なぜその際に、石臼が壁に埋め込まれたのかは、私には不可解です。 いずれにしても、この城跡は静かで美しい場所にあり、訪れる価値があります。

Great castle ruins - wonderful view, stairs to climb around and explore the walls.