The south wall of the castle with a portion of the shield wall visible to the right.
Below, what appears to be the main entrance to the castle. These forward defenses were added in the massive rebuild that occured under Frederick I, Elector Palatinate in 1469.
Below, a portion of the main living quarters, including one section that has been newly rebuilt.
Left, the north edge of the shield wall, showing the severe damage from the destruction wrought in 1633. A view from above demonstrates that much of the interior on this side has been completely buried.
The wall on the north side. This section implies that there may have been a structure protruding from the wall.
Right, a view on the top of the shield wall showing the west edge that implies some type of landing for a bridge spanning the moat.
A view of the escarpment opposite the shield wall. To examine the top one would need to rock climb the ledge. It has been a number of years since I last did serious climbing, and discretion was the better part of valor, especially as I was traveling alone! Perhaps somebody else will venture up there one day and prove that there was some type of structure established there.
Back to the main entrance, this view shows the path leading to the second gateway. This section was protected by the tower on the left.
Also, note the Corbels, the supports along the inner wall, that would support hordings and battlements above.
