Can you visit Burg Ametshausen?

There is no organized visit, since only a trace of the moat survives on farmland.

What remains of Burg Ametshausen today?

Only a remnant of the earthen moat from the former oval enclosure can still be seen.

Why is Burg Ametshausen also called Schlüsselburg?

The second name comes from the lords of Schlüsselburg, who are thought to have owned the site after the original castle's destruction.

Burg Ametshausen

Ametshausen Castle

Gutenzell-Hürbel

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Gutenzell-Hürbel

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Schloss Kronburg (Kronburg Castle)Accommodation on site28 km

Burg Ametshausen stands in Gutenzell-Hürbel (Landkreis Biberach), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Ametshausen, also known as Schlüsselburg, is a vanished spur castle located near the hamlet of Niedernzell, close to Gutenzell. Likely built in the 12th century by the lords of Ametshausen, it was destroyed in the following century and may later have passed to the lords of Schlüsselburg. Of the former oval fortification only a remnant of the moat and earthen rampart remains, the rest of the land now being used for farming.

What to know

No visible built structure remains, only a trace of the moat and earthen rampart.
The site lies in open countryside on private farmland, away from marked trails.
There are no opening hours, fees or organized access, as the site is not set up for visitors.
The interest of the place is mainly historical and topographical, suited to those seeking discreet remnants.

Where this château is

Gutenzell-Hürbel · Landkreis Biberach · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Niedernzell 2, 88484 Gutenzell-Hürbel

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Burg Ametshausen?: There is no organized visit, since only a trace of the moat survives on farmland.
What remains of Burg Ametshausen today?: Only a remnant of the earthen moat from the former oval enclosure can still be seen.
When was Burg Ametshausen built?: It was likely built in the 12th century by the lords of Ametshausen.
Why is Burg Ametshausen also called Schlüsselburg?: The second name comes from the lords of Schlüsselburg, who are thought to have owned the site after the original castle's destruction.