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According to Roman coin finds discovered in the 1970s, Heidelsburg Castle was built at the latest between the 2nd century AD (Emperor Hadrian) and 351 AD (Germanic invasions). However, based on the location and shape of the complex, as well as a Gallic coin find, historians consider it possible that a predecessor building dates back to Celts and dates back to as early as 100 BC. It cannot be ruled out that the building was further expanded in the late Carolingian period; certain features of the work on the chamber gate suggest this.[3] In 1355, Count Arnold of Homburg sold half of a rock in the Waldfischbach court, called Bunensteyn, to Count Walram II of Zweibrücken and allowed him to build a castle on the rock and a town at its foot, although this never came to fruition.[4] The original name has not been recorded. The name "Heidelsburg" is etymologically related to "Heiden" (heathens) and only arose in the Middle Ages, when the building had already been derelict for centuries. The forest survey (description) of Waldfischbach mentions the ruins around 1600.

Some relics from the Roman era have been preserved in the so-called Heidelsburg. Some remains of walls and stairs can still be seen today. As can a copy of a gravestone excavated here. Based on the coin finds made in the 1970s, the beginnings of the Roman fortifications can be dated to the 2nd century. It is possible that an older Celtic fortification was used. In the local museum in Waldfischbach-Burgalben you can see a model of what the buildings might have once looked like.

Many beautiful hiking trails lead past the Heidelsburg ruins. You can also reach it in a few minutes on foot from the hiking car park of the same name.

The Heidelsburg is the oldest fortification in the Palatinate, dating back to the 2nd-4th century AD. Unfortunately, not much can be seen anymore, but it must have been a large fortress on the plateau.

Great castle ruins with an interesting history! https://youtu.be/-wuxhzANXcE

Beautiful location with a far-reaching view. Just enjoy the view or take a break.

Heidelsburg is also known as the oldest forest office. Only small remains of a ruin can be seen.

Many trails, both stroller friendly and not at all, run to and around the Hoheneken castle ruins. The views are gorgeous. There is play ground near by. Also a private pasture where you can encounter interesting breed of goats (Boargoat). There are nit documented data on when the Castle was build. In the first half of the 13th century the castle was enfeoffed to a Kaiserslautern family of ministeriales, the descendants of Reinhard of Lautern, the knight. In 1214, they were awarded the right of patronage of Ramstein by the king, Frederick II, who would later become emperor. From then on the castle's owners called themselves von Hohenecken. At the beginning of the early modern period, Hohenecken Castle went into decline. In the German Peasants' War of 1525 it was captured by rebellious peasants. In 1668 there was a lengthy siege by Prince-Elector Charles Louis of the Palatinate, which ended in the partial destruction of the castle. In 1689, during the War of the Palatine Succession, the castle was blown up by French troops.