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Burg Kocherburg, Unterkochen

Kocherburg

Unterkochen

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Unterkochen

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Burg Kocherburg stands in Unterkochen (Ostalbkreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burg Kocherburg is a ruined hilltop castle east of Unterkochen, a district of Aalen, built over an earlier prehistoric fortification. First linked to the lords of Kochen in the 11th century and later administered by Ellwangen Abbey, it was rebuilt as a Renaissance residence in the 17th century before being destroyed by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War. Now hidden within a beech forest, the site offers an archaeological trail around its remains, including a well preserved stretch of the shield wall and reused bossed ashlar stones.

What to know

  • The site sits in woodland on a rocky spur, roughly a half hour walk from Unterkochen.
  • It is an open-air ruin with no covered building or visitor centre, the ground is covered on foot at one's own pace.
  • The terrain is forested and uneven in places, sturdy footwear is advisable.
  • There are no set opening hours or admission fees, access to the site is free.
  • Visible remains are limited to wall fragments and the rock-cut ditch, with no reconstructions or period furnishings.

Where this château is

Unterkochen · Ostalbkreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Unterkochen, Ostalbkreis

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Burg Kocherburg freely?
Yes, the site is freely accessible, with no set opening hours or admission tickets.
What remains of the Burg Kocherburg today?
Sections of wall, including a well preserved stretch of the shield wall, along with the rock-cut ditch and the foundations of a former courtyard building.
Why is the Burg Kocherburg in ruins?
The Renaissance castle completed in 1632 was completely destroyed by Swedish troops in 1645 during the Thirty Years' War.
How do you get to the Burg Kocherburg?
The site is reached on foot from Unterkochen, through a beech forest that now covers the former castle grounds.

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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 — Ostalbkreis