The first mention of Eppstein Castle's Altangarten was in 1630. The original terraced garden was not merely decorative. Its yields were part of the payment given officials of the Hessian revenue office, which had its seat at the castle.
The Eppstein Castle Society (Burgverein) has tried to remain true to the garden's original purpose and planted apricot trees, grapevines, and healing plants.
According to an article in the Frankfurter Rundschau, the Society was inspired in their historic restoration by Albert Magnus, who in a 13th century manuscript sketched the ideal medieval garden: beds of herbs, fruit trees, flowers, and a bench, which invites its visitor to bide a while.
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