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Baumburg, Herbertingen

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Herbertingen

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Baumburg stands in Herbertingen (Landkreis Sigmaringen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Baumburg is a medieval motte located in Herbertingen, in the Landkreis Sigmaringen, in Baden-Württemberg. Dating from the 12th century, it now appears as a fortified earthen mound, a remnant of the early timber and earth fortifications typical of the region's minor lordships. The site forms part of a wider archaeological area around the Heuneburg, to which it is linked by a discovery trail.

What to know

  • The site is freely accessible outdoors, with no fixed opening hours or entrance fee.
  • Baumburg is reached on foot via the 8 km archaeological trail linking the Heuneburg and its museum.
  • It consists of a fortified earthen mound, with no standing building or visible structure.
  • Visitors should expect an outdoor walk and wear suitable footwear for uneven ground.
  • The site fits into a larger circuit, best combined with a visit to the Heuneburg and the Heuneburgmuseum.

Where this château is

Herbertingen · Landkreis Sigmaringen · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

K8261, 88518 Herbertingen

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Period of construction
12th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Baumburg freely?
Yes, the site is freely accessible outdoors, with no set hours or admission fee.
How do you get to Baumburg?
It is reached via the 8 km archaeological trail connecting the Heuneburg, its museum and nearby sites.
What remains of Baumburg today?
It is a 12th-century fortified mound, visible as an earthwork, with no standing building preserved.
Is Baumburg connected to the Heuneburg?
The two sites lie close together and are linked by the same trail, though they date from different periods.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Sigmaringen

From the same period — 12e siècle