Fasching Parade on Hauptstrasse

Left to right, Elder Glissmeyer, Sister Jensen, Sister Glissmeyer, Sister Mueller, Elder Squires and Elder Roberts. This was Elder Roberts last day in Germany. He went home the next day.

Earl's Coat of Arms

This is the Coat of Arms at the Earls castle and is over the entrance to the courtyard.

The Earl's Castle

This is called the Mittleburg, or middle castle fortress. It is inhabited by an Earl. Wished we could have gone inside, but alas no entrance permitted.

Schwalben Nest Steps to Tower

Do I really want to climb these steps up to the lookout tower of the Schwalbennest. Well, yes, because that is why we came to look at these old fortress castles. This one was used as a lookout tower and then was later used by the Roman's as a signal station.

The Hinterburg Tower

We are getting ready to climb the tower. It was pitch black inside. Had to walk very slowly and slide your feet to find the steps and hold fast to the metal railing.

Elder Glissmeyer climbing the stairs into the ruins

This is myself standing there so the photographer can get a better picture. I am getting ready to enter the main part of the Hinterburg ruins. The tower is behind me.

Berg Ruins Hinterburg in Neckar Steinnach

This castle fortress is on a hillside overlooking the Neckar River in Neckar Steinnach. It was build in the year 1120. One of the most famous occupants was Billiger the writer of the Niebelung Songs, which are very famous in Germany. We climbed to the the top of the tower and had great views. This is about 20 Kilometers east of Heidelberg.