What remains of the Burg Berauerhorn today?

Earthen and stone ramparts survive along with stepped ditches forming three successive enclosures, but no standing building.

Who built this stronghold?

Its origins are debated: it may date to a prehistoric refuge and later served as the seat of the lords of Berau, first recorded in the 11th century.

Where is the Burg Berauerhorn located?

It lies near Berau, in the Landkreis Waldshut, in Baden-Württemberg, on a spur above the confluence of the Schwarza and Schlücht rivers.

Can the site be visited freely?

Yes, it is an outdoor site reached by a footpath, with no known opening hours or fees.

Is the site difficult to access?

The terrain includes steep slopes and rock faces on its flanks, so some caution is needed on the paths.

Burg Berauerhorn

Berauerhorn Castle

Berau

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Berau

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Burg Berauerhorn stands in Berau (Landkreis Waldshut), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burg Berauerhorn is a former earth and stone stronghold set on a rocky spur above the confluence of the Schwarza and Schlücht rivers, near Berau. Known locally as the Heidentor, it consists of three successive enclosures defended by stone ramparts and stepped ditches, still visible in the terrain. Its origins are debated among archaeologists, some considering it a prehistoric refuge, others the seat of the lords of Berau first recorded in the 11th century. Visitors come less for any standing building than for a hilltop site with earthworks hidden in the forest.

What to know

No standing building remains: the site consists of earth and stone ramparts within the forest.
Access is via a footpath climbing the rocky spur, with no particular facilities reported.
No opening hours or fees apply, as the site is outdoors and freely accessible.
The terrain is steep on its eastern and western flanks, with rock faces close to the paths.
The site mainly appeals to those interested in field archaeology and heritage hiking.

Where this château is

Berau · Landkreis Waldshut · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Berau, Landkreis Waldshut

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

Frequently asked

What remains of the Burg Berauerhorn today?: Earthen and stone ramparts survive along with stepped ditches forming three successive enclosures, but no standing building.
Who built this stronghold?: Its origins are debated: it may date to a prehistoric refuge and later served as the seat of the lords of Berau, first recorded in the 11th century.
Where is the Burg Berauerhorn located?: It lies near Berau, in the Landkreis Waldshut, in Baden-Württemberg, on a spur above the confluence of the Schwarza and Schlücht rivers.
Can the site be visited freely?: Yes, it is an outdoor site reached by a footpath, with no known opening hours or fees.
Is the site difficult to access?: The terrain includes steep slopes and rock faces on its flanks, so some caution is needed on the paths.