Herrenbröl Castle Ruins

The history of the castle remains largely shrouded in mystery. The complex was probably first built in the 13th century. Knight's seat built. Few remnants from this period still exist, such as the Castle Fountain.

The castle was first mentioned in a document dated October 8, 1417, in connection with properties and rights in the parish of Eitorf . The tower and other parts of the castle complex were probably built by the Lords of Scheidt in the 15th century.

Today, the remaining seven-meter-high section of a castle tower is the dominant feature of the castle. Besides this, only rather modest ruins of the castle buildings remain: a roughly 23-meter-long curtain wall, a vaulted cellar built of rubble stone, and some wall foundations. The ruin, situated in a valley, is generally freely accessible at all times and is under [protection/marking/etc.]. Historical monument .