What remains of Alt-Geroldseck today?

Only fragments of the shield wall, the hall building and the defensive ditch survive from this small 12th-century castle.

Can the ruin be visited freely?

Yes, it is reached via a hiking trail with no fixed opening hours or entrance fee.

What is the connection to Hohengeroldseck?

The lords of Geroldseck abandoned Alt-Geroldseck in 1277 and moved to Hohengeroldseck, about 1.7 km away.

Alt-Geroldseck Castle

Seelbach

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Seelbach

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Alt-Geroldseck stands in Seelbach (Ortenaukreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 11th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Alt-Geroldseck is a ruined spur castle overlooking Schönberg, a district of Seelbach in the Ortenaukreis. Built in the 12th century by the lords of Geroldseck, it was given up as early as 1277 in favour of Hohengeroldseck. Only fragments of the shield wall, the hall building and the neck ditch survive from this small stronghold, also known as Rauhkasten.

What to know

The ruin sits on a ridge at 604 metres above sea level, overlooking Schönberg.
Only partial remains survive, with no complete structure to visit.
There are no set opening hours or admission fees, as the site is reached freely via a hiking trail.
The nearby ruin of Hohengeroldseck, about 1.7 km to the south, is often combined with the walk.
Sturdy footwear is advisable, since the approach is on an uphill path.

Where this château is

Seelbach · Ortenaukreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

8XWJ+W5, 77960 Seelbach

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 11th century

Frequently asked

What remains of Alt-Geroldseck today?: Only fragments of the shield wall, the hall building and the defensive ditch survive from this small 12th-century castle.
Can the ruin be visited freely?: Yes, it is reached via a hiking trail with no fixed opening hours or entrance fee.
Where is Alt-Geroldseck located?: On a ridge above Schönberg, a district of Seelbach, in the Ortenaukreis in Baden-Württemberg.
What is the connection to Hohengeroldseck?: The lords of Geroldseck abandoned Alt-Geroldseck in 1277 and moved to Hohengeroldseck, about 1.7 km away.