 The balance of power changed ten years later, when the Jülichs stood on the side of the victors against "Siegfried" in the Battle of Worringen (1288).The Count of Jülich, who was one of the victorious allies, succeeded him as liege but had little interest in the small castle.In order to prevent disputes over the castle, its owner was appointed to the council ("Landtag") of both principalities.