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Burg Haneck, Geroldstein

Burg Haneck

Haneck Castle

Geroldstein

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Geroldstein

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Burg Haneck stands in Geroldstein (Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Haneck is a ruined hilltop castle rising above the village of Geroldstein in the Rheingau region. Built in the late 14th century on behalf of the archbishopric of Mainz to secure the territory against the counts of Katzenelnbogen, it fell into disuse after the von Geroldstein family died out in 1569. Visitors can still see the octagonal keep with its two and a half metre thick shield wall, the remains of the hall building with a pointed-arch portal, and a well cut into the rock in the inner courtyard.

What to know

  • The ruin lies at Geroldstein, in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis district of Hesse.
  • It can be reached from the village on a short footpath of about fifteen minutes.
  • The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Hesse.
  • The visit takes place outdoors on uneven ground marked by deep ditches, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
  • No opening hours, fees or accessibility arrangements are provided for this site.

Where this château is

Geroldstein · Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis · Hessen

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Address

65375 Oestrich-Winkel

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Hessen
Period of construction
14th century

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Frequently asked

Who built Burg Haneck?
It was built in 1386 by Philipp von Gerhartstein with the support of the archbishopric of Mainz.
Why is Burg Haneck a ruin?
It was abandoned after the von Geroldstein family died out in 1569 and gradually decayed over the following centuries.
Can you visit the inside of Burg Haneck?
No opening hours or admission fees are documented for this site.
Who owns Burg Haneck today?
According to the reference German source, the ruin is currently privately owned.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis

From the same period — 14e siècle