Can you still see Burg Breidenborn today?

No, nothing of the structure survives, the site was completely levelled in the 19th century.

Where was Burg Breidenborn located?

It stood on the Breitenauer Kopf, near the Daubenbornerhof, within Enkenbach-Alsenborn.

Who built Burg Breidenborn?

It was built by the lords of Breidenborn, who gave the castle its name.

When did Burg Breidenborn disappear?

It was destroyed between 1430 and 1436, and its remaining traces were removed in 1825.

Burg Breidenborn

Breidenborn Castle

Enkenbach-Alsenborn

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Where: Enkenbach-Alsenborn

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Burg Breidenborn stands in Enkenbach-Alsenborn (Landkreis Kaiserslautern), in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Recorded dating: 11th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Breidenborn refers to a former motte castle, now vanished, that once stood on the Breitenauer Kopf near the Daubenbornerhof, within the territory of Enkenbach-Alsenborn. Built by the lords of Breidenborn, it is recorded as early as the 13th century before being destroyed in the 15th century and finally levelled in the 19th century. No visible remains of the fortification survive today.

What to know

No remains of the castle can be seen at the site today.
The location is a natural rise called the Breitenauer Kopf, near the Daubenbornerhof.
No visiting hours, access details or facilities exist, since nothing of the structure remains.
This is a site of historical interest rather than a tourist destination.

Where this château is

Enkenbach-Alsenborn · Landkreis Kaiserslautern · Rheinland-Pfalz

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Address

Enkenbach-Alsenborn, Landkreis Kaiserslautern

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

Frequently asked

Can you still see Burg Breidenborn today?: No, nothing of the structure survives, the site was completely levelled in the 19th century.
Where was Burg Breidenborn located?: It stood on the Breitenauer Kopf, near the Daubenbornerhof, within Enkenbach-Alsenborn.
Who built Burg Breidenborn?: It was built by the lords of Breidenborn, who gave the castle its name.
When did Burg Breidenborn disappear?: It was destroyed between 1430 and 1436, and its remaining traces were removed in 1825.