Burg Ardeck, Holzheim, Germany
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member DerSchnelleLinus
N 50° 21.279 E 008° 02.514
32U E 431842 N 5578502
[DE] Ruine der Burg Ardeck in Holzheim / [EN] Ruin of the Castle Ardeck, Holzheim, Germany
Waymark Code: WMJ6BC
Location: Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Date Posted: 10/01/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
Views: 5

Die Ruine der relativ kleinen Burg Ardeck liegt auf einem Felsen oberhalb der Aartals, ganz in der Nähe der Gemeinde Holzheim. Die Mauern und der Turm der Burg sind noch in großen Teilen erhalten, betreten werden kann aber nur das Innere der Burghofs. Es gibt ansonsten keine erhaltenen Treppen, Wehrgänge etc.
Die Burg wurde erstmals 1395 urkundlich erwähnt und wurde ab 1467 von der Familie von Diez bewohnt. Nachdem die Familie 1727 ausgestorben war verfiel die Burg, da sie nicht mehr bewohnt wurde.


The ruin of the of fairly small Castle Ardeck is located on a cliff right above the valley of the river Aar, close to the village of Holzheim, Germany. The majority of the walls as well as the tower are mostly intact, however only the inner yard of the castle can be visited. There are no more stairways or parapet walks existing.
The castle was first mentioned in 1395. Starting from 1467, the family "von Diez" lived in the castle. The family died out in 1727 and the castle started to decay.

Accessibility: Full access

Condition: Partly ruined

Admission Charge?: no

Website: [Web Link]

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