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Burg Hörnle

Hörnle Castle

Wutach

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Wutach

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Open within 20 km

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Burg Hörnle stands in Wutach (Landkreis Waldshut), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Hörnle was a spur castle overlooking the Wutach gorge by some 90 metres, near Wutach in the Landkreis Waldshut, in Baden-Württemberg. Today only faint traces in the ground remain, with no standing structure left to see. Its founding is sometimes linked to the Abbey of St. Gall, and the castle later served as a hideout for robbers before being destroyed in 1370 on the orders of merchants from Schaffhausen. A visit here suits those drawn to the landscape and local history rather than anyone expecting visible ruins.

What to know

  • No walls or visible remains survive, only faint traces in the ground.
  • The site sits high above the Wutach gorge, so reaching it involves walking through natural terrain.
  • There are no opening hours, fees or visitor facilities, as this is an open outdoor site without infrastructure.
  • The visit mainly appeals to those interested in hiking and local history rather than dramatic ruins.

Where this château is

Wutach · Landkreis Waldshut · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Wutach, Landkreis Waldshut

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

What remains of Burg Hörnle today?
No standing structure remains, only faint traces visible in the ground.
Why was Burg Hörnle destroyed?
It was destroyed in 1370 by a force hired by merchants from Schaffhausen, to put an end to the robberies carried out by outlaws using it as a hideout.
Who built Burg Hörnle?
Its construction may have been commissioned by the Abbey of St. Gall, though this is not certain.
Where is Burg Hörnle located?
It lies near Wutach, in the Landkreis Waldshut, in Baden-Württemberg, above the Wutach gorge.

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Sources

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

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Waldshut