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Burg Rauhenberg

Rauhenberg Castle

Gailingen am Hochrhein

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Where
Gailingen am Hochrhein

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Burg Rauhenberg stands in Gailingen am Hochrhein (Landkreis Konstanz), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 7th century. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Rauhenberg sits on a spur at 575 metres above sea level, on the eastern flank of the Rauhenberg hill, right by the Swiss border, three kilometres from Gailingen am Hochrhein. It is an earthwork fortification, roughly 80 metres long and 30 to 55 metres wide, whose age remains uncertain, placed either in prehistoric times or between the 8th and 10th centuries. Only faint traces of ramparts and ditches survive today, with no standing walls. A visit here suits those drawn to subtle remains of an old fortified site rather than dramatic ruins.

What to know

  • The site lies deep in woodland, away from any road, and is reached on foot.
  • Only ditch and rampart traces remain, no standing structures are visible.
  • There are no opening hours or admission fees, as access to the site is free and unrestricted.
  • The immediate proximity to the Swiss border may surprise visitors unfamiliar with the area.
  • The wooded, sloping terrain calls for sturdy walking shoes.

Where this château is

Gailingen am Hochrhein · Landkreis Konstanz · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

78262 Gailingen am Hochrhein

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Period of construction
7th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of Burg Rauhenberg today?
Only faint traces of ramparts and ditches survive, with no standing walls.
How old is Burg Rauhenberg?
Its age is uncertain, dating either from prehistoric times or from between the 8th and 10th centuries.
How do you get to Burg Rauhenberg?
The site lies in woodland three kilometres from Gailingen am Hochrhein and can only be reached on foot.
Is there an entrance fee for Burg Rauhenberg?
There is no fee, as access to the site is free.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Konstanz

From the same period — 7e siècle