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Holterhöfchen, Hilden

Holterhöfchen

Hilden

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Holterhöfchen stands in Hilden (Kreis Mettmann), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Holterhöfchen is a circular earthwork with ditches, the remains of an early medieval fortified farmstead, now set within a public park in Hilden. Visitors can make out traces of a double ditch and double rampart, along with the ruins of a stone wall, the only built structure still visible on site. It is best approached as a place for a historical walk rather than as a grand monument.

What to know

  • The site lies in a freely accessible public green space, with no ticket or fixed opening hours.
  • Only wall remnants and the outline of ditches and ramparts remain, this is not a reconstructed building.
  • A visit is a short walk, as the ground is flat and easy to cover.
  • Access is via the Gartenstraße, which branches off the Walder Straße near the hospital.
  • No information is available regarding accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility or parking.

Where this château is

Hilden · Kreis Mettmann · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Gartenstraße, 40724 Hilden

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

What is the Holterhöfchen?
It is a circular fortified earthwork dating from the 9th or 10th century, the remains of a fortified farmstead near Hilden.
Can the Holterhöfchen be visited freely?
Yes, the site is located in a public green space with free access.
What can still be seen on site?
Traces of the ditches and ramparts are visible, along with the remains of a stone wall, the only surviving built structure.
How long does a visit to the Holterhöfchen take?
A visit is just a short walk across flat ground, with no fixed duration.

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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 — Kreis Mettmann