Burg Dauchstein

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Burg Dauchstein stands in Binau (Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Dauchstein rises above the Neckar near Binau, built on a knoll of calcareous tufa formed by a spring. Tradition holds that it once served as a toll station for river traffic as early as the eleventh century, a story tied to the origin of its name. Of the medieval complex, mainly the residential tower survives, some twenty metres tall, while the hall building and the thick curtain wall remain only as scattered ruins. From the top of the tower, the view opens onto the Neckar valley and the Obrigheim nuclear plant on the opposite bank.

What to know

• The castle stands on a rocky spur above the Neckar near the B37 road, implying a walk on foot from the outskirts of Binau.
• Only the residential tower, about twenty metres high, still stands; the rest of the enclosure and the hall building survive only as partial ruins.
• The castle is privately owned, so it is uncertain whether the interior can be visited without further local information.
• No verified data specify opening hours, admission fees or accessibility, so checking locally before visiting is advisable.
• The site sits on a natural mound of calcareous tufa and offers a viewpoint over the Neckar valley.

Practical information

Visit duration

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Wheelchair access

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Parking

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Where this château is

Binau · Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Burg-Dauchstein-Straße, 74862 Binau

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Château phone number

+49 6263 43013

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Heritage status

Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can Burg Dauchstein be visited?

The castle is privately owned and no verified information confirms public opening hours, so it is best to check locally.

What remains of Burg Dauchstein today?

Mainly a residential tower about twenty metres high, while the hall building and the surrounding wall survive only as ruins.

Why is it called Burg Dauchstein?

Tradition links the name to a river toll on the Neckar, though another explanation ties it to the calcareous tufa rock it stands on.

Where is Burg Dauchstein located?

In Binau, in the Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, in Baden-Württemberg, above the Neckar river.

Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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