How old is Burg Colmberg?

Its origins date back to the 11th century, though its documented history only begins in the 13th century.

Who owned Burg Colmberg?

It first belonged to the counts of Truhendingen, then for nearly five hundred years to the Hohenzollern burgraves and margraves.

Was Burg Colmberg ever besieged?

Yes, it withstood an offensive by Rothenburg in 1449 and an attempt by imperial commander Tilly in 1631.

Where is Burg Colmberg located?

It stands in Colmberg, in the Landkreis Ansbach, Bavaria, on a spur of the Heuberg above the Altmühl valley.

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Burg Colmberg stands in Colmberg (Landkreis Ansbach), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 11th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Colmberg stands on a spur of the Heuberg hill, 511 metres above sea level, overlooking the Altmühl valley and the village of Colmberg. Its origins go back to the 11th century, though its documented history begins in the 13th century under the counts of Truhendingen, before it passed for nearly five hundred years into the hands of the Franconian Hohenzollerns. The stronghold withstood several sieges, including those by Rothenburg in 1449 and by the imperial commander Tilly in 1631, and its chapel still holds portraits of Margrave Friedrich I and his wife Elisabeth of Bavaria-Landshut.

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Burg Colmberg is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
The site is located in Colmberg, in the Landkreis Ansbach, Bavaria.
No verified information is available on current opening hours, prices or access conditions.
Visiting involves climbing to a rocky spur overlooking the village.

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Colmberg · Landkreis Ansbach · Bayern

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Burg, 91598 Colmberg

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction: 11th century

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How old is Burg Colmberg?: Its origins date back to the 11th century, though its documented history only begins in the 13th century.
Who owned Burg Colmberg?: It first belonged to the counts of Truhendingen, then for nearly five hundred years to the Hohenzollern burgraves and margraves.
Was Burg Colmberg ever besieged?: Yes, it withstood an offensive by Rothenburg in 1449 and an attempt by imperial commander Tilly in 1631.
Where is Burg Colmberg located?: It stands in Colmberg, in the Landkreis Ansbach, Bavaria, on a spur of the Heuberg above the Altmühl valley.