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Burg Heidenkeller, Ettenheim

Heidenkeller

Ettenheim

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Ettenheim

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Open within 20 km

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Burg Heidenkeller stands in Ettenheim (Ortenaukreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burg Heidenkeller sits on a hilltop at 354 metres above sea level, on the southern slope of the Münstertal near the Münchweier district of the town of Ettenheim. Rather than a medieval castle, it is the remnant of an early fortified refuge, thought to date from pre-Christian Celtic times. The site enclosed an area of roughly 75 by 35 metres, largely surrounded by an earthen rampart, with a ditch to the south that has since been mostly filled in. In the early nineteenth century, its stones were reused to build an octagonal viewing pyramid offering a view over the Rhine plain.

What to know

  • No standing structure remains: only the earthen rampart and traces of the ditch can still be seen on the ground.
  • The site lies on a hillside in the Münstertal, so reaching it involves an uphill walk from Münchweier or Ettenheim.
  • There are no fixed opening hours, fees, or accessibility arrangements, as the site is an open-air location.
  • An octagonal viewing pyramid built from the castle's stones now offers a view over the Rhine plain.

Where this château is

Ettenheim · Ortenaukreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Ettenheim, Ortenaukreis

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you still see walls at the Burg Heidenkeller?
No, only an earthen rampart and traces of a ditch remain, as the stones were reused to build a viewing pyramid.
How old is the Burg Heidenkeller?
It is thought to be a pre-Christian, likely Celtic fortified refuge, with pottery finds dated to the Hallstatt period.
Where exactly is the site located?
On the southern slope of the Münstertal, at 354 metres above sea level, near the Münchweier district of Ettenheim.
Is there an entrance fee?
No fee is listed, as the site is an open-air location without an organised entry point.

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Sources

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

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