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in the 12th or 13th century. It had to protect the border of the
Hohenstaufens’ territory. The castle is named after a vassal of the emperor "B. de Woeglenburc" whose name appears for the first time in 1247. In 1272, the castle was destroyed because the castellan had committed a breach of the peace.
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Wegelnburg Castle was divided into three wards: a lower, middle and upper bailey, the lower bailey only being established on the western side. The internal gateway has been preserved and restored. Rock staircases, hewn into the sandstone rock, enable access to the upper ward. Niches, various timber
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the castle was destroyed by French troops under
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the castle were saved and large amounts of rubble were removed. It was restored in the last years and finally reopened this 2023.
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