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Burg Güssenburg, Hermaringen

Güssenburg Castle

Hermaringen

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Burg Güssenburg stands in Hermaringen (Landkreis Heidenheim), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Güssenburg Castle is a medieval ruin overlooking the Brenz valley above Hermaringen, in Baden-Württemberg. Once the seat of the lords of Güssenberg, it retains a substantial shield wall and the remains of a square keep. Built on a rocky spur, the site still shows large stretches of masonry dated by dendrochronology to the mid-14th century. Visitors come here for the atmosphere of an authentic ruin rather than a fully restored monument.

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What to know

  • The site is an open-air ruin with no known opening hours or admission fees.
  • Access is via a footpath leading up to a rocky spur above the Brenz valley.
  • A visit mainly involves viewing the shield wall and the remains of the keep, as there is no developed indoor circuit.
  • The ground is uneven and sloped, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
  • The ruin lies along the Straße der Staufer, a regional tourist route.

Where this château is

Hermaringen · Landkreis Heidenheim · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

89537 Hermaringen

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Where is Güssenburg Castle located?
It stands above Hermaringen, in the Heidenheim district of Baden-Württemberg, on a hill overlooking the Brenz valley.
What remains of Güssenburg Castle today?
The main surviving features are a long shield wall dated to the mid-14th century and the ruins of a square keep about six meters tall.
Can you go inside Güssenburg Castle?
There is no developed interior space, the visit is limited to viewing the surviving exterior structures.
Is Güssenburg Castle easy to reach?
Access is via a sloped footpath up to the rocky spur, with no particular accommodations for reduced mobility.

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Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Heidenheim