ケルボルンの洞窟・トップ13

アルテンブルク（デインスベルク城跡） しかし、それから見えるのは、森の端にあるコングロマリット岩の上にある大きな石の迷宮だけで、TheisbergstegenとRutsweilerの間の自治体境界の近くです。アルテンブルクがいつ建設されたかは、今日まで不明です。しかし、その起源が12世紀後半にさかのぼると推測できます。なぜなら、この時期に皇帝フリードリヒ1世バルバロッサ（在位：1152-1190）は、古い帝国領の国境を確保するために、城の輪を築かせたからです。当時、Theisbergstegenはまだ2つの別々の村で構成されており、さらに異なる領主に属していました。アルテンブルクは以前はおそらく「デインスベルク城」と呼ばれていたと考えられます。なぜなら、城主や騎士が自分の城の所在地にちなんで名乗るのが一般的だったからです。参照：https://potzberg.de/index.php/altenburg

The Michelsburg Castle and the neighboring former provost church of St. Remigius on the Remigiusberg near Haschbach, in the center of the Glan Valley, are the historical heart of the Remigiusland region. The first documented mention of an illegally built hilltop castle dates back to 1127, when Benedictine monks purchased it from a knight named Adelbert. The monks used the stones of the former castle to build the Benedictine provost church of St. Remigi, the remnant of which is the Remigius Church. Count Henry II of Zweibrücken built a second castle out of wood in 1260 – during the inheritance disputes of the counts of Veldenz – after the first male line of counts of Veldenz had died out in 1259. This castle was later expanded and furnished with stone, and a chapel (dedicated to St. Michael) was built inside. In 1543, Count Palatine Rupert of Veldenz made the castle his secondary residence and had a princely crypt built in the provost church. Little is known about what happened to the castle in later centuries, but it was reportedly still intact in 1708 and changed hands several times. In 1868, it came into the possession of the St. Remigiusberg Catholic Church Foundation. Today, the 20-meter-high shield wall, remnants of the palace, the curtain wall, and the moat are preserved.

The Altenburg (Deinsberg Castle Ruins): It was probably built in the second half of the 12th century. At that time, Emperor Barbarossa had several castles built to secure his country's borders. At that time, Theisbergstegen consisted of two towns belonging to different territories. It is likely that the Altenburg was called Deinsberg Castle, as it was customary for lords and knights to name themselves after their castle residence. There is ample evidence of this, for example, Knight Anselm and Servant Heinrich, both of Deinsberg. The castle was approximately 60 meters long and 33 meters wide. The residential tower and gate tower were elevated and separated by a moat, which probably contained a cistern for rainwater. It was probably destroyed as early as 1400. Further information: http://www.potzberg.de/index.php/die-altenburg

This lovingly designed overview panel impressively demonstrates how the Remigiusberg developed from an important monastery and castle site into the cultural landscape it is today. Only a ruin of the Michelsburg remains – but the historical spirit of the place remains. 📌 Tip: If you take a moment to read the panel carefully, you'll gain a historical perspective on the entire area in just a few glances. Ideal for a thoughtful break before visiting the church or stopping at a restaurant.

From the castle you have a beautiful view of the Glan valley.

The Michelsburg Castle and the neighboring former provost church of St. Remigius on the Remigiusberg near Haschbach, in the center of the Glan Valley, are the historical heart of the Remigiusland region. The first documented mention of an illegally built hilltop castle dates back to 1127, when Benedictine monks purchased it from a knight named Adelbert. The monks used the stones of the former castle to build the Benedictine provost church of St. Remigi, the remnant of which is the Remigius Church. Count Henry II of Zweibrücken built a second castle out of wood in 1260 – during the inheritance disputes of the counts of Veldenz – after the first male line of counts of Veldenz had died out in 1259. This castle was later expanded and furnished with stone, and a chapel (dedicated to St. Michael) was built inside. In 1543, Count Palatine Rupert of Veldenz made the castle his secondary residence and had a princely crypt built in the provost church. Little is known about what happened to the castle in later centuries, but it was reportedly still intact in 1708 and changed hands several times. In 1868, it came into the possession of the St. Remigiusberg Catholic Church Foundation. Today, the 20-meter-high shield wall, remnants of the palace, the ring wall, and the moat are preserved.

The Michelsburg Castle and the neighboring former provost church of St. Remigius on the Remigiusberg near Haschbach, in the center of the Glan Valley, are the historical heart of the Remigiusland region. The first documented mention of an illegally built hilltop castle dates back to 1127, when Benedictine monks purchased it from a knight named Adelbert. The monks used the stones of the former castle to build the Benedictine provost church of St. Remigi, the remnant of which is the Remigius Church. Count Henry II of Zweibrücken built a second castle out of wood in 1260 – during the inheritance disputes of the counts of Veldenz – after the first male line of counts of Veldenz had died out in 1259. Later, this castle was expanded and furnished with stone, and a chapel (dedicated to St. Michael) was built inside. In 1543, Count Palatine Rupert of Veldenz made the castle his secondary residence and had a princely crypt built in the provost church. Little is known about what happened to the castle in later centuries, but it was reportedly still intact in 1708 and changed hands several times. In 1868, it came into the possession of the St. Remigiusberg Catholic Church Foundation. Today, the 20-meter-high shield wall, remnants of the palace, the ring wall, and the moat are preserved.

📝 Altenburg Castle is a quiet, historic site on the Potzberg mountain – the remains of a Celtic ring wall, probably dating back to the Iron Age. Today, only the ramparts and landforms are visible, but if you look closely, you can sense how old this place really is. Among the moss, roots, and stones, you can sense the centuries. 💡 Tip: Let your gaze wander and let your imagination run wild – places like these tell stories, not loudly, but deeply.