Burg Mettenberg
Mettenberg Castle
Rot an der Rot
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- Where
- Rot an der Rot
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Burg Mettenberg stands in Rot an der Rot (Landkreis Biberach), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 14th century. No visits are on record for this building.
Burg Mettenberg once stood on a height above the Rot valley, at the northeastern edge of the village of Rot an der Rot in Baden-Württemberg. First securely documented in the 15th century, it probably dates back to the 14th century and belonged to the local lesser nobility, the lords of Mettenberg, as well as to the nearby monastery of Rot an der Rot. Nothing remains today of this former hilltop stronghold, which stood at an elevation of 630 metres.
What to know
- No visible remains of the castle survive, the site marks only its historical location.
- There are no opening hours or admission fees, as there is no monument open to visitors.
- The site lies on elevated ground at the northeastern edge of the village of Rot an der Rot.
- Information on access, parking or accessibility is unavailable since there is nothing built to visit.
Where this château is
Rot an der Rot · Landkreis Biberach · Baden-Württemberg
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Address
88430 Rot an der Rot
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
- Period of construction
- 14th century
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Frequently asked
- Can you visit Burg Mettenberg?
- No, no structure has survived and there is nothing left to visit on site.
- When was Burg Mettenberg built?
- It probably dates from the 14th century, though it is first securely documented in the 15th century.
- Who owned Burg Mettenberg?
- It belonged to the lords of Mettenberg, local lesser nobility, as well as to the monastery of Rot an der Rot.
- Where was Burg Mettenberg located?
- It stood on high ground above the Rot valley, at the northeastern edge of the village of Rot an der Rot in Baden-Württemberg.
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Sources
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