Mauerreste auf einer Bergkuppe im Wald
 Foto: Wolfgang Richter

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Support group for the preservation and research of the Turmhoelzle ruins

The aim of the support group "Förderkreis Ruine Turmhölzle e.V." is to research and conserve 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 association was founded on 16.06.2024. Through private initiative, we want to stop the decay of the Turmhölzle ruins. Preservation 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.

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 preservation and research. Every contribution, every support, every co-operation is welcome.

About us

The progressive decay of the walls of the Turmhölzle ruins, which were excavated in 1981, was the catalyst for the initiation of the support group in 2023. In a meeting on June 16, 2024 the support group was transfored to a registered association.

The Förderkreis Ruine Turmhölzle is an association of castle enthusiasts from the region who have set themselves the goal of researching and preserving the castle ruins in the upper Wiesental. Preservation activities are urgently needed, especially at the Turmhölzle ruins.  This will not be easy, but there are successful examples in South Baden that give us courage (e.g. the Wieladingen ruins).

Board of Directors:

Dr Wolfgang Richter (Chairman)

Dominik Baiker (Deputy Chairman)

Dr Jörg Sitzmann (Secretary)

Fabian Vollmer (Treasurer)

Berthold Herberz (Assessor)

Articles of Association

In the version dated 16 June 2024

Number of members

23 persons

Become a member

The support group needs as many people as possible to help with this task. We would be delighted if more castle enthusiasts would join us and take part in our activities or support the association as passive members. The annual membership fee is 10.00 euros.

Pdf-Dokument zum Asufüllen

declaration of accession

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