キッペンハイムの洞窟・トップ15

The more than 2.8 km long, adventurous Geroldseck Castle Trail leads from the parking lot at the top of the Schönberg pass to the Hohengeroldseck Castle ruins, visible from afar. At a total of nine stations along the trail, each with a bilingual information panel and a mighty figure carved from chainsaw art explores a theme of castle life. A game and quiz questions at each station are designed to awaken children's interest in hiking and the castle's history.

Great varied path when ascending or descending to the castle

One of the numerous stations on the adventure trail up to Hohengeroldseck Castle

Very beautifully designed adventure trail for the climb to the castle.

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.

The knowledge gained during the excavations in 1926-1929 about the completely removed outer and middle castle lead to the floor plans exhibited on site. Of these parts, only the worked rock can be seen. In the former middle castle there is a rain-protected rest area. There are still a few walls from the main castle, which have also been supplemented and secured. I have no idea why a millstone was walled in with it. In any case, the ruin is nice and quiet and is worth a visit.

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

The legend of the Grüselhorn has grown up around Lützelhardt Castle, according to which a gentleman from Geroldseck was abducted to Lützelhardt, discovered his whereabouts through a familiar horn call and was then able to free himself. After that, Lützelhardt was said to have been destroyed (around 1235).