Waldkirch Castle
4.6
79183 Waldkirch, Germany
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Facilities
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Weather for today
18°C
Moderate rain
Today
13 — 24°C
Sun
13 — 22°C
Mon
13 — 20°C
Additional conditions
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
21:13
Max wind
9.7 km/h
Uv Index
1.9
Description
Waldkirch Castle (Kastelburg) is a fascinating medieval fortress built between 1260 and 1270 by the Schwarzenberg Lords to protect the town of Waldkirch and control the trade route through the Elz Valley.
With thick walls 2-3 meters wide and large windows, the castle is a unique combination of defensive and aesthetic architecture. Restored in 2002, it allows one to see the original structure and building materials.
The Ritterweg path leading to the castle is decorated with life-size statues of knights, adding to the charm of the whole trip. The hilltop offers spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and the town.
Reviews
★4.6
kürşat kayaa month agoThis castle offers a great view of Freiburg. If you do some hiking around, come here and take a rest at the top.
Andrey Klinger6 years agoHighly recommend!
The climb to the castle takes about 30 minutes via convenient unpaved sloped. (Accessible with a stroller / wheelchair)
On the way there some knight figures with explanations in German.
From the castle there is a great view over the city.
In the center of the castle there is a high (seems over 40 meters) intact tower that you can climb by lit wooden stair. This might be scary if you are afraid of heights. From the top there is an even better view.
Дмитрий Кузнецов5 months agoThe main sightseeing in city. Beautiful view. Silence and magic!Related categories
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79183 Waldkirch, Germany
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