What remains of Burg Blumegg today?

Only scant wall remains survive on the rocky spur where the castle once stood.

Who built Burg Blumegg?

It was likely built in the 10th century by the lords of Blumegg, a branch of the lords of Blumberg.

Where is Burg Blumegg located?

It lies near Stühlingen, in the Landkreis Waldshut, in Baden-Württemberg, close to the Wutach gorges.

Is Burg Blumegg easy to reach?

The site sits on an isolated rocky outcrop, reachable only by walking along a natural path.

Burg Blumegg

Blumegg Castle

Stühlingen

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Stühlingen

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Burg Blumegg stands in Stühlingen (Landkreis Waldshut), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 11th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Blumegg is a ruined castle standing at 630 metres above sea level, on an isolated rock spur overlooking the shell limestone cliffs of the Wutach gorges near the hamlet of Blumegg. Likely built in the 10th century by the lords of Blumegg, a side branch of the lords of Blumberg, it is first documented only in 1292. Little more than scant wall remains survive today, set in a landscape that also includes a nearby rock tower known as the Lunzistein or Brautfelsen, tied to a local legend.

What to know

The site consists only of scant wall remains, with no restored building to visit.
Reaching the ruin involves a path up to a rocky outcrop, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
The location is remote, set in natural surroundings near the Wutach gorges.
There are no opening hours or fees, as this is an open-air site freely accessible.

Where this château is

Stühlingen · Landkreis Waldshut · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

79780 Wutachflühen

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 11th century

Frequently asked

What remains of Burg Blumegg today?: Only scant wall remains survive on the rocky spur where the castle once stood.
Who built Burg Blumegg?: It was likely built in the 10th century by the lords of Blumegg, a branch of the lords of Blumberg.
Where is Burg Blumegg located?: It lies near Stühlingen, in the Landkreis Waldshut, in Baden-Württemberg, close to the Wutach gorges.
Is Burg Blumegg easy to reach?: The site sits on an isolated rocky outcrop, reachable only by walking along a natural path.