Who built the Burg Neukrenkingen?

It was built by the lords of Krenkingen, roughly between 1209 and 1241.

Are there any standing buildings left to visit at the Burg Neukrenkingen?

No, only scattered wall remnants survive, as the castle fell into ruin and was never rebuilt.

Is the Burg Neukrenkingen easy to reach?

Reaching it requires climbing a steep path from Oberriedern, rising about 130 metres above the village.

Since when has the Burg Neukrenkingen been in ruins?

A 1770 account already describes it as destroyed since the 15th century, and the last Count of Sulz's testament calls it finally ruined.

Burg Neukrenkingen

Neukrenkingen Castle

Klettgau

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Klettgau

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Burg Neukrenkingen stands in Klettgau (Landkreis Waldshut), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 13th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burg Neukrenkingen is a ruined hilltop castle overlooking the village of Riedern am Sand, in the municipality of Klettgau. Built in the 13th century by the lords of Krenkingen, it was long the second-largest stronghold in the region after the Küssaburg, notable for its unusual three-part layout. Only scant remnants of wall now remain on the hillside, with no restoration or visitor facilities on site.

What to know

This is only a ruin site, with no restored building or visitor facilities.
Access requires a climb up a hillside path from Oberriedern, so some physical effort is needed.
There are no opening hours or admission fees, as it is a freely accessible outdoor site.
Sturdy footwear is advisable given the steep and uneven terrain.

Where this château is

Klettgau · Landkreis Waldshut · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Unnamed Road, 79802 Klettgau

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

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Frequently asked

Who built the Burg Neukrenkingen?: It was built by the lords of Krenkingen, roughly between 1209 and 1241.
Are there any standing buildings left to visit at the Burg Neukrenkingen?: No, only scattered wall remnants survive, as the castle fell into ruin and was never rebuilt.
Is the Burg Neukrenkingen easy to reach?: Reaching it requires climbing a steep path from Oberriedern, rising about 130 metres above the village.
Since when has the Burg Neukrenkingen been in ruins?: A 1770 account already describes it as destroyed since the 15th century, and the last Count of Sulz's testament calls it finally ruined.