Who built Burg Mägdeberg?

Abbot Konrad von Zimmern of Reichenau Abbey had the castle built between 1235 and 1240.

Can Burg Mägdeberg be visited freely?

Yes, the ruin is freely accessible, with no known opening hours or admission fees.

Why is Burg Mägdeberg in ruins?

It was destroyed several times, notably in 1378 by the Swabian League of Cities and again in 1634 on the order of the commander of Festung Hohentwiel, before being finally abandoned around 1700.

How do you get to Burg Mägdeberg?

It is reached on foot from Mühlhausen, with a hiking car park located about 300 metres from the site.

Burg Mägdeberg

Mägdeberg Castle

Mühlhausen-Ehingen

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Where: Mühlhausen-Ehingen

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Burg Mägdeberg stands in Mühlhausen-Ehingen (Landkreis Konstanz), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Mägdeberg is a medieval ruin standing on a wooded hilltop in the Hegau region, at Mühlhausen-Ehingen in the Landkreis Konstanz. Built in the 13th century under the authority of Reichenau Abbey, it overlooks a volcanic landscape shared with the nearby Burg Hohenkrähen and Burg Hohenhewen, both visible from the site. Repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt through the wars that shook the region, it still shows a well preserved ring of ashlar stone walls that traces the layout of the former upper and lower castle.

What to know

Access is on foot from Mühlhausen, with a hiking car park located about 300 metres from the ruin.
The site is freely accessible, with no known opening hours or admission fees.
The terrain is that of a forest ruin, so sturdy footwear is advisable for the climb.
The nearby Burg Hohenkrähen and Burg Hohenhewen are visible from the site and can round out a visit.

Where this château is

Mühlhausen-Ehingen · Landkreis Konstanz · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Mägdebergstraße, 78259 Mühlhausen-Ehingen

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 13th century

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Who built Burg Mägdeberg?: Abbot Konrad von Zimmern of Reichenau Abbey had the castle built between 1235 and 1240.
Can Burg Mägdeberg be visited freely?: Yes, the ruin is freely accessible, with no known opening hours or admission fees.
Why is Burg Mägdeberg in ruins?: It was destroyed several times, notably in 1378 by the Swabian League of Cities and again in 1634 on the order of the commander of Festung Hohentwiel, before being finally abandoned around 1700.
How do you get to Burg Mägdeberg?: It is reached on foot from Mühlhausen, with a hiking car park located about 300 metres from the site.