From the top of the keep, one gets an excellent view of the other portion of the keep and the surrounding countryside. Visible is the crenelation of the tower and the drain. The tower probably had a roof, but water could still blow in through the crenels.
Below, another view of the first bergfried dating back to the early 1200s. The tower to the lower right was added several centuries later to strengthen the defense of the inner ward.
The roof of the tower has been extensively restored, and stretches the entire width of the structure.
Below, an excellent view of the countryside.
The view of the upper stairs in the keep from above. This section is of modern design and does not follow the original course of the stairs as seen in the center.
Below, looking up along the wall of the keep. Such keeps were difficult to take by storm and usually fell after a lengthy siege.
