One thing that is great about Europe is all the wonderful statues around. Some I am not sure why they are there like this one, but just really cool!!!
AJ and Michael at the start of the hike and this was after an hour of baseball.
AJ and one of his scout buddies hiking up the hill.
The boys wanted to go and explore the "dungeon." I don't think it really was that, but they all thought it was cool.
Their scout leader was giving them a lesson on poisonous plants in Europe and a few other scout electives.
Michael having fun playing around in the inner court of the castle.
So I am sure you were all wondering where is the history? Well here you go. :-) Hohenecken Castle was built on the western foothills of the "Schossberg" (Castle Mountain) from the middle of the 12th century. It served the purpose of governing and securing the empire. The Lords of Hohenecken, who were in complete or partial feudal possession of the castle until the end of the 17th century, were first mentioned as a dynasty of ministerialis (administrative servants) in 1212. It was destroyed twice, 1525, rebuilt and 1688 during the war of palatine succession by the French.
A view of our new town, Hoheneken! Isn't it pretty?
Michael in front of the back wall.
AJ and Michael up on the well in the castle
Here they are by the front gate of the castle, always with the sticks! :-)
Here is the groups of scouts that made the hike up to the castle. It was a great time and cool exploring the castle in our backyard and AJ earned his leave no trace award!! A win, win situation! We are heading out on another vacation soon, so I might be our of touch for a little while, but there will be plenty to tell you when I get back!!!
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