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Johanniter Castle in the village of Kühndorf

There is a beautiful Johanniter castle in Kühndorf.

A lovely restaurant set on spacious grounds. The tower can be climbed, and from here you can also access the high street. 👍🏻

Maienluft Castle must have been built before 1150 and was owned by the Knights of Wasungen. Around 1500, the castle lost its military significance and became an agricultural domain. The name Maienluft first appeared at this time. Today, there is a hotel here. Attention: The castle grounds can only be entered during opening hours. Contrary to the warning on the access road that there is a barrier with no turning possibility, you can drive up and there is even a parking space for hikers!

In 1915, Reinhold Götz built a mountain garden that included terraced gardens and an artificial castle ruin. The garden is now somewhat overgrown and the castle ruins can only be reached with good shoes and a certain degree of surefootedness.

The Mountain Garden by Reinhold Götz

The Walldorf fortified church is an impressive ensemble of buildings that has now been beautifully restored after a fire disaster. A tour is very worthwhile.

The Habichtsburg castle square on the mountain spur is clearly visible. The neck trench carved into the rock is particularly impressive. There are some steps and remains of walls from a later period.