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Burg Hollende, Warzenbach

Castle Hollende

Warzenbach

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Burg Hollende stands in Warzenbach (Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 11th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burg Hollende is a ruined medieval castle perched on a small rocky spur above the Aubach valley, between the villages of Warzenbach and Treisbach. Built before the 11th century on imperial land, it served as the seat of the Gisonen counts and was caught up in a turbulent history of political intrigue and warfare. Today only the remains of a rectangular enclosure wall and a central tower survive, marking the site of a fortress wiped out in the 13th century.

What to know

  • The site lies isolated in woodland, on a height between Warzenbach and Treisbach, reached only on foot.
  • Only fragments of walls and foundations remain, with no visitor facilities or staff on site.
  • There are no set opening hours or admission fees, as this is an open-air ruin freely accessible to all.
  • Sturdy footwear is advisable given the wooded, sloping terrain leading to the ruin.
  • The site will mainly appeal to those interested in medieval history and sparse remains rather than a restored castle experience.

Where this château is

Warzenbach · Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf · Hessen

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Address

35083 Wetter (Hessen)

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Hessen
Period of construction
11th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Burg Hollende freely?
Yes, it is an open-air ruin with no opening hours or ticketing, accessible on foot.
What remains of the Burg Hollende today?
Only remnants of the enclosure wall and a central tower survive, as the castle was destroyed in the 13th century.
Where is the Burg Hollende located?
It lies at Warzenbach, in the Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf, in Hesse, between the villages of Warzenbach and Treisbach.
Why was the Burg Hollende destroyed?
It was razed around 1248 by the forces of Sophie of Brabant during a dispute over Hessian inheritance claims.

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Marburg-Biedenkopf

From the same period — 11e siècle