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Burg Sträflingskopf, Borken

Burg Sträflingskopf

Sträflingskopf Castle

Borken

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Borken

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Burg Sträflingskopf stands in Borken (Schwalm-Eder-Kreis), in Hesse, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Sträflingskopf is a vanished hilltop fortification perched on a basalt spur at 269 metres above sea level, within the municipal forest of Borken in Hesse. No masonry remains are visible today; the site survives only as earthworks, with a nearly circular summit plateau enclosed by a bank and ditch. First mentioned in the 10th century, it is thought to have held a small tower, and its popular name hints at a possible execution site. Without archaeological excavation, much of its history remains uncertain.

What to know

  • No standing structure remains visible, only earthwork traces in the forest floor.
  • The site lies about two kilometres south of Borken's town centre, within the municipal forest.
  • Visiting means a walk through the woods up to a summit plateau roughly 35 metres across.
  • There are no opening hours, fees or visitor facilities, as this is a freely accessible natural site.
  • The surrounding ditch is best preserved on the eastern side, where the terrain meets the adjoining ridge.

Where this château is

Borken · Schwalm-Eder-Kreis · Hessen

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Address

34582 Borken (Hessen)

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you still see walls at Burg Sträflingskopf?
No, no masonry remains are visible; only the shape of the ground, with its bank and ditch, reveals where the fortification once stood.
How old is Burg Sträflingskopf?
It is first mentioned in the 10th century, though without archaeological excavation its exact dating remains uncertain.
Where exactly is the site located?
It lies in the municipal forest of Borken, about two kilometres south of the town centre, in the Schwalm-Eder-Kreis in Hesse.
What does the name Sträflingskopf mean?
The popular name suggests a possible former execution site, though this is not confirmed by historical records.
Do you need a ticket to visit?
No, there are no fees or opening hours, as it is a freely accessible forest site.

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Sources

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

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