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Remains of the Rodenburg castle on the Rodenberg
Castle/Castle
The remains of Rodenburg Castle, a fortress built in the 13th century, enchant visitors with their historical flair and invite them to travel back in time. These impressive witnesses to the past are located on the picturesque Hünenköpfchen, part of the Rodenberg in the beautiful Sauerland. A romantic walk through the ruins provides insights into the architectural mastery of the time and will make history and architecture appear in a new light. Surrounded by beautiful nature, this site is not only ideal for history enthusiasts, but also for nature lovers who want to enjoy the beauty of the landscape. Find out more about the history of the region on the website and enjoy an unforgettable visit to this enchanting place that combines both cultural and scenic highlights.
Address
Remains of the Rodenburg castle on the Rodenberg
Am Hühnenköpfchen 1
58706 Menden
Telephone: 02373-9030
Properties:
The knight Goswin from Menden, a fief of the Archbishop of Cologne, commissioned the construction of this castle, which was strategically important at the time. He had it built at his own expense between 1246 and 1248. In 1276, however, he had to cede the fort and the bailiwick of Menden to the Archbishop of Cologne. After the fortress fell under the control of the hostile Margraves, but was soon reclaimed, it was destroyed by the army of the Count of the Mark in 1301.
Over time, the sparse fragments of the ruins were covered by forest, so that for many centuries the former fortification fell into oblivion. Ruins came to light during test excavations in 1939. It was not until 1950 that it was rediscovered by Robert Frese, a rector from Menden. Together with his students, he then uncovered further fragments in the 1950s.
The remains of the historic Rodenburg castle on the Rodenberg are an important historical testimony to the short time of Knight Goswin in Menden.
The castle ruins can be reached on foot through the forest in about 20 minutes from the town center (Rodenberg/Kapellenberg).
Prices
Free admission: 0 €
Directions
Parking: free parking at the municipal indoor swimming pool, from there you can walk through the forest to the ruins of Rodenburg Castle Indoor swimming pool address: Am Hühnenköpchen 1, 58706 Menden
