ブルクヴァルトの洞窟・トップ8

All buildings are located on the early medieval castle complex of Kesterburg. However, excavations have provided evidence of a very early Celtic settlement in the area of the ramparts and the entrance was located here.

A beautiful photo opportunity with a few benches that invite you to take a rest. Here you can relax and unwind. You have a wonderful view

Mellnau Castle can be seen from far away. If you walk along the "Cuckoo Trail" you can enjoy the view from different sides. From the castle itself you have a wonderful view in all directions.

The now dilapidated Mellnau Castle is currently only accessible to a limited extent, but it is still worth a visit. The first written mention of the imposing castle dates back to 1263, where it was referred to as "Elenhouch". It may have been built by Siegfried III. commissioned by Eppstein, the Archbishop of Mainz. He may have built it around 1248 as a replacement for the destroyed Hollende Castle. The 19 meter high keep, which can still be admired today, was completed in 1331 and is therefore almost seven hundred years old.

The Rapunzel Tower from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale

The cellar castle was first mentioned in 1227: Widukind I. von Wittgenstein and Battenberg received the cellar castle from Landgrave Heinrich Rasphe IV. The castle has been uninhabited since 1463, at times food was stored. Described as intact in the village hall book of the Upper Principality of Marburg in 1577. After the castle was abandoned in the following centuries, the basement castle was demolished. The valuable building material was used to build houses, walls and streets in Battenberg. The restored, 17 meter high castle hill tower, remains of the enclosing wall and the moat have been preserved.

Always worth a visit

A beautiful spot that invites you to take a break and offers wonderful views.