Freusburg

The Freusburg is a castle high above the Sieg Valley, which also gives its name to a village. It lies between Mudersbach and Kirchen and has belonged since 1969 to the town of Kirchen. Before that, Freusburg was a self-governing municipality. In earlier times the location had its own court of justice.

Freusburg was first mentioned in the year 913, under the name "Fruodeesbraderofanc". "Bifanc" signifies a court holding or lord's headquarters. The first documented citation dates from the year 1048.