Runkel Castle of Hesse by EuroTourData

Runkel Castle history

During the Thirty Years' War on October 15, 1634, the castle was destroyed by imperial troops. After that, the inner bailey was not rebuilt. However, in subsequent years, the buildings of the outer bailey were restored.

Description of Runkel Castle

The ruins of the inner bailey, opposite the bridge across the river Lanh, there is the keep, about 31 meters high, and accessible for climbing on the top floor. Nearby is the palas and other buildings, the outer walls of which form the shield wall. There are powerful fortified towers at both ends of this wall.

The outer bailey one consists of two to three storey buildings that connect to the upper U-shaped castle in the south and form an enclosed courtyard. Today, the lower castle houses a museum, a chapel, an archive and an office, surrounded by an defensive wall.