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Burg Neu-Elkerhausen, Weinbach

Burg Neu-Elkerhausen

Weinbach

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Weinbach

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Burg Neu-Elkerhausen stands in Weinbach (Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg), in Hesse, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Neu-Elkerhausen stands as a ruin on the Schartenberg hill, near Gräveneck, a district of Weinbach in Hesse. Built in the 14th century by the lords of Elkerhausen after they lost their original stronghold, it withstood a siege by a coalition of powerful neighboring rulers before being destroyed at the end of the century. What remains today are sections of the curtain wall and the stump of a square keep.

What to know

  • The site is an open-air ruin, freely accessible, with no opening hours or admission fee.
  • Only wall fragments and the base of a keep remain; there is no roofed building to visit.
  • Reaching the ruin involves a climb up the Schartenberg hill, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
  • No information is available regarding parking or accessibility on site.

Where this château is

Weinbach · Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg · Hessen

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Address

Zippsmühle 1, 35796 Weinbach-Gräveneck

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Burg Neu-Elkerhausen freely?
Yes, the ruins are freely accessible with no fixed opening hours.
What remains of Burg Neu-Elkerhausen today?
Parts of the curtain wall and the base of a square keep.
Why was Burg Neu-Elkerhausen destroyed?
The lords of Elkerhausen had angered neighboring rulers through repeated raids, which led to the castle's destruction in 1396 after a second siege attempt.
Where is Burg Neu-Elkerhausen located?
On the Schartenberg hill near Gräveneck, a district of Weinbach, in the Limburg-Weilburg district of Hesse.

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Sources

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Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Limburg-Weilburg