Who built Burg Nesselburg?

It was built toward the end of the 13th century by the lords of Rettenberg, a free noble family of the region.

Can Burg Nesselburg be visited freely?

It is an open-air ruin reached on foot via an old path, with no known opening hours or fees.

What remains of Burg Nesselburg today?

Substantial wall sections survive, including part of the shield wall and traces of the former Palas.

Why is Burg Nesselburg in ruins?

It was plundered during the Peasants' War in 1525 and later left uninhabitable after a fire in 1595, leading to its abandonment as a residence.

Burg Nesselburg

Nesselburg Castle

Nesselwang

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Where: Nesselwang

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Schloss Hopferau (Hopferau Castle)Accommodation on site10 km

Burg Nesselburg stands in Nesselwang (Landkreis Ostallgäu), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Nesselburg is a ruined hilltop castle overlooking the village of Nesselwang in the Landkreis Ostallgäu, Bavaria. Built toward the end of the 13th century by the lords of Rettenberg on a spur of the Alpspitz, it suffered repeated fires before being given up as an administrative seat in the 17th century. Visitors today find substantial wall remnants, including part of a shield wall over two metres thick, along with views over the valley from its elevated position.

What to know

Access is via an old castle path leading to the gate opening on the northwest side of the ruin.
The site sits at altitude, roughly 170 metres above Nesselwang, so reaching it requires an uphill walk.
The remains include parts of the shield wall and the former Palas, with no roofed structure to visit.
Stabilisation work on the masonry began in 1997 but was stopped after a year.
No opening hours, fees, or accessibility features are given for this open-air site.

Where this château is

Nesselwang · Landkreis Ostallgäu · Bayern

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87484 Nesselwang

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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Frequently asked

Who built Burg Nesselburg?: It was built toward the end of the 13th century by the lords of Rettenberg, a free noble family of the region.
Can Burg Nesselburg be visited freely?: It is an open-air ruin reached on foot via an old path, with no known opening hours or fees.
What remains of Burg Nesselburg today?: Substantial wall sections survive, including part of the shield wall and traces of the former Palas.
Why is Burg Nesselburg in ruins?: It was plundered during the Peasants' War in 1525 and later left uninhabitable after a fire in 1595, leading to its abandonment as a residence.