It was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites in June 2002 for a unique combination of geological, historical, cultural and industrial reasons.

In 1190, Sterrenberg Castle is listed in the book of Werner von Bolanden as a fief, together with the custom point in Bornhofen.

The noble family of Bolanden stayed as lords of Sterrenberg Castle until the second half of the 13th century.

From this early period, the bergfried and the first, inner shield wall have survived.

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