Can you visit Burg Lichteneck freely?

The site belongs to a private family and no public opening hours are published, so access is not guaranteed outside of organized events.

When was Burg Lichteneck built?

It was likely constructed between 1265 and 1272 by the Counts of Freiburg.

Why is Burg Lichteneck a ruin?

It was destroyed during the Geroldseck war in 1433, rebuilt in the 16th century, and finally razed by French troops in 1675 during the Dutch War.

Where is Burg Lichteneck located?

It stands above Hecklingen, a district of Kenzingen, in the Landkreis Emmendingen in Baden-Württemberg.

Burg Lichteneck

Lichteneck Castle

Kenzingen

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Burg Lichteneck stands in Kenzingen (Landkreis Emmendingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Lichteneck stands on a rocky spur above Hecklingen, a district of Kenzingen in Baden-Württemberg, overlooking the surrounding vineyards. Built in the 13th century by the Counts of Freiburg, it was destroyed during the Geroldseck war in the 15th century, rebuilt, and finally razed by French troops during the Dutch War in 1675. What remains today are sections of the outer wall and fragments of the inner keep, on land privately owned by the Flemming family.

What to know

The ruin stands on private land owned by the Flemming family.
No opening hours or admission fees are published, so regular public access is not guaranteed.
The site is occasionally rented out for private events.
Reaching the ruin involves climbing a rocky spur, so expect a modest physical effort.
The monument is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.

Where this château is

Kenzingen · Landkreis Emmendingen · Baden-Württemberg

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79341 Kenzingen

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 13th century

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Can you visit Burg Lichteneck freely?: The site belongs to a private family and no public opening hours are published, so access is not guaranteed outside of organized events.
When was Burg Lichteneck built?: It was likely constructed between 1265 and 1272 by the Counts of Freiburg.
Why is Burg Lichteneck a ruin?: It was destroyed during the Geroldseck war in 1433, rebuilt in the 16th century, and finally razed by French troops in 1675 during the Dutch War.
Where is Burg Lichteneck located?: It stands above Hecklingen, a district of Kenzingen, in the Landkreis Emmendingen in Baden-Württemberg.