Hatzfeld (Eder) Castle Ruins

Hatzfeldt Castle began to decay as early as the 16th century and, according to an inventory, was already partially deserted by 1570. A small part was still inhabited in 1707.

The castle hill and its ruins are still owned by the von Hatzfeldt family. It is owned by Count Sebastian von Hatzfeldt. Over the past 30 years, the Hatzfeld Castle and Local History Association has maintained the ruins, cleaning, renovating, and securing damaged masonry. Garment clasps, clay figurines, and vessels discovered during the restoration work still bear witness to life in the medieval fortification.

Adventures:

Premium hiking trail “Panorama Path” - Eder Cycle Path – Star setting on the Saturday before the first Advent.

Guided tours by prior notice:

Hatzfeld Castle and Local History Association

Contact:

Henning-Giso Weber: 0160-91027784, henninggw@yahoo.de 
Heinz Schreiner: 0174-5449502, hgschreiner@online.de