Support group for the preservation and research of the Turmhoelzle ruins
The aim of the support group is to research and document the Turmhoelzle ruins near Schopfheim-Raitbach and other castle ruins in the upper Wiesental valley.
- to document them,
- to conserve existing wall remains,
- to provide information for visitors and
- organise lectures and excursions.
The support group is in its founding phase. We are a small group that wants to stop the decay of the Turmhölzle ruins through private initiative. This will not be easy, but there are successful examples in South Baden that give us courage (e.g. the Wieladingen ruins). We would also like to research the Turmhölzle ruins as a remarkable example of a ministerial castle and make it better known and more accessible to the public. Our activities are initially focussed on the Turmhölzle ruins. However, this is only one part of the castle landscape in the upper Wiesental. At a later date, we would also like to work on the other castles in the upper Wiesental, which are also described on this homepage.
We need more collaborators and supporters for our work. Every contribution, every support, every co-operation is welcome.
Please click on the tabs to view the description of the ruins.