Top 4 Castles around Pintesfeld

The House As early as 1052, a medieval defensive structure in Hamm was mentioned, which was repeatedly adapted to contemporary needs over the centuries through alterations and new constructions. It stands on the site of a much older, early medieval refuge castle, where the inhabitants of the surrounding manors could retreat in times of danger during the Migration Period. The present appearance is significantly shaped by the surrounding and defensive walls as well as a residential complex from the Gothic period. The complex has dimensions of 40 x 80 m. The oldest building, still preserved in its basic structure, can be traced back to the Romanesque period and includes, among other things, the chapel, which was converted in the Baroque style in 1700. Two round towers frame a palace from the 14th century, also dating back to the late Gothic period, which was replaced by a Renaissance building in 1586. After a long period of vacancy around the mid-19th century, a fundamental renovation with some structural changes took place from 1885-1896. The Renaissance palace, like parts of the adjacent Gothic building, fell victim to arson by German troops in 1945, who did not want to let any German cultural heritage fall into the hands of the Allies. The post-war reconstruction secured the courtyard facade of the Renaissance palace, but removed the garden side, which was heavily destroyed by the building fabric, and added a small half-timbered structure in its place. The Family The original owners of Hamm were the Counts of Hamm, who served as vogts of the Abbey of Prüm. It was a fief of the Counts of Vianden, with whom they had close family ties. For a long time, the Bidgau was also administered from here. In 1371, the property was passed on through the marriage of the last of their line, Maria von Hamm, to the von Malberg - Milburg family. The last of her name, Anna von Malberg, married Gerhard von der Horst around 1580, the builder of the Renaissance palace. About 100 years later, the property passed through the marriage of the last von der Horst to the Counts Lannoy, who, after a hall collapse in connection with a fire in 1835, in a part of the building no longer preserved today, retreated entirely to their homeland of Clerf (Clervaux/Luxemburg). After the castle stood empty and the estate fell into disrepair, a descendant of theirs, Baroness Sidonie v. Tornaco, finally received the inheritance. She married Count Friedrich v. Renesse and, with him, carried out the aforementioned fundamental renovation. Their daughter Elisabeth married Egon Graf von und zu Westerholt und Gysenberg in 1909. Their son Otto managed and lived in Hamm with his family. After his death in 1980, his son Ferdinand took over the property and the house. Since 1998, Schloss Hamm has been partially accessible to the public through tours, weddings, registry office branch, festivals and cultural events, and much more.

Very nice castle with a great inner courtyard, definitely worth a visit 👍

Situated on a mountain spur projecting into the Nims Valley, Schönecken Castle had the task of securing the southern border of the territory of the Prüm Prince Abbey and controlling the Bitburg-Prüm road leading through the valley. Its founders were the Counts of Vianden, who were mentioned as Prümer bailiffs (patrons) as early as 1132. The construction of the castle may have been started as early as the 12th century, but the first half of the 13th century is more likely. Source: https://www.eifel.info/a-burgruine-schoenecken

Beautiful view and wonderfully suitable for a break on a longer round.

Hamm Castle

Hamm Castle..... always nice to look at

A medieval fortification in Hamm was mentioned as early as 1052, which over the centuries has been repeatedly adapted to contemporary needs through changes and new buildings. It stands on the site of a much older, early medieval refugee castle in which the residents of the surrounding estates could retreat in the event of danger during the migration of peoples. Today's appearance is essentially shaped by the enclosing and defensive walls and a residential complex from the Gothic period. The complex has an area of 40 x 80 m. What is probably the oldest structure, the basic structure of which is still intact, dates back to the Romanesque period and contains, among other things, the chapel, which was rebuilt in 1700 in the Baroque style. Two round towers enclose a late Gothic palace from the 14th century, which was replaced in 1586 by a Renaissance building. After standing vacant for a long time around the middle of the 19th century, it was completely renovated in 1885-1896 with a few structural changes. In 1945, the Renaissance palace, like parts of the adjoining Gothic building, fell victim to the arson by German troops, who did not want the Allies to get their hands on German cultural assets. Reconstruction after the war secured the courtyard facade of the Renaissance palace, but removed the side of the garden that had been severely damaged by the building fabric and added a small half-timbered building at this point. Today you can celebrate at the castle or spend your vacation in a holiday apartment.

Beautiful castle, not far from the reservoir, can be reached quickly and easily by MTB