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The town of Kirchheim was first mentioned in 774.

Hohenfels Castle ruins. Destroyed in the 14th century after robber barons attacked (2 simple siege ramparts to the north and south-east). The ring wall to the west is partly preserved. The interior of the castle is destroyed. Several terraces and enclosures are still visible. 2 large moats in front of the natural mountain spur, which served as a shield wall. The stump of the tower can be seen at the top. Beautiful castle ruins with Boland history.

The remains of the castle can be reached via a steep path from the "White Pit" visitor mine in Langental, past the Iron Man monument.

Without the sign, you wouldn't know that there used to be a ruin here... nature has reclaimed a lot

Nice little town with few bike paths. But in the pedestrian zone you can ride a bike (walking speed).

The dominant heart of the village is Neuleinigen Castle. She was in 1240 1250 under Count Friedrich III. completed by Leiningen. It is the earliest fortified castle on German soil and was built on the model of the French castles of the Ile de France. With a large courtyard, surrounded by a ring wall, to which buildings were attached on the inside. Today, the picturesque village and its castle ruins offer a fantastic backdrop for musical and culinary events such as the Castle Wine Festival, the Neuleiningen Castle Summer and the Advent market in the streets.

Very beautiful castle ruins with a beautiful view of the plain. The climb is worth it. The village below the castle is also great.

"Hohenfels Castle was built in the first half of the 12th century directly above the center of the Imsbach iron ore deposits in the Langental valley at the instigation of the Prüm Abbey (Eifel). The mining area had belonged to the abbey since the 9th century, so it can be assumed that the abbey had been mining there since that time. The castle was probably built to protect the mining area." Source: Excerpt from the information board on site