Walluf Castle (Ruin) (Niederwalluf)

On the eastern outskirts of Niederwalluf, not much more than the foundations of a square tower castle can be seen. According to excavations in the castle area, it was built around the 10th century to protect against the advancing Normans. Ceramic remains dating from the sixth to ninth centuries were also found here. A well-preserved wall stump of about 10 m side length consists essentially of cast masonry 2.20 m thick. The castle was surrounded by a defensive wall. The tower itself was probably surrounded by a moat. The demolition of the tower castle took place around 1200, and its ownership then passed to Frank von Wiesbaden in 1263. It remains uncertain whether the tower castle still stood at that time, but the Knights of Landau already had their seat at Hof Armada near Frauenstein, about 2 km away. Today, the site, including its two ruins, can be visited all year round. Despite the many unanswered questions, this place certainly has a special charm, which is why this area is occasionally used for choir concerts or church services.