Burg Kiechlinsbergen
Kiechlinsbergen Castle
Endingen am Kaiserstuhl
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- Where
- Endingen am Kaiserstuhl
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Burg Kiechlinsbergen stands in Endingen am Kaiserstuhl (Landkreis Emmendingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 12th century. No visits are on record for this building.
Burg Kiechlinsbergen refers to the remains of a former hilltop castle above the village of Kiechlinsbergen, part of Endingen am Kaiserstuhl. Built in the 12th century, it served as the seat of the Küchlin family, local minor nobility who acted as sub-bailiffs and later bailiffs of the village on behalf of Andlau Abbey. Excavations carried out in 1979 and 1980 uncovered foundation remains of a medieval hill castle. Today only the archaeological traces of the site survive, with no standing structure.
What to know
- No standing structure remains above ground, only foundation traces revealed through excavation.
- The site lies on a hill southeast of the village of Kiechlinsbergen, part of Endingen am Kaiserstuhl.
- No details on opening hours, fees or developed access are available, consistent with the archaeological nature of the site.
- The visit will mainly interest those curious about medieval archaeology rather than preserved architecture.
Where this château is
Endingen am Kaiserstuhl · Landkreis Emmendingen · Baden-Württemberg
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Address
Kiechlinsbergen, 79346 Endingen am Kaiserstuhl
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- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
- Period of construction
- 12th century
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Frequently asked
- What remains of Burg Kiechlinsbergen today?
- No visible structure survives, only foundation remains uncovered during archaeological excavations in 1979 and 1980.
- Who founded Burg Kiechlinsbergen?
- It was built in the 12th century by the Küchlin family, local minor nobility serving Andlau Abbey.
- Where is Burg Kiechlinsbergen located?
- On a hill southeast of the village of Kiechlinsbergen, part of Endingen am Kaiserstuhl, in Baden-Württemberg.
- Can Burg Kiechlinsbergen be visited?
- There are no visible remains to visit at the site, and no opening hours or fees are available.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
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