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Burg Roggenbach, Wittlekofen

Burg Roggenbach

Roggenbach Castle

Wittlekofen

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Where
Wittlekofen

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Burg Roggenbach stands in Wittlekofen (Landkreis Waldshut), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Roggenbach is a ruined hilltop castle standing at 675 metres on a wooded ridge near Wittlekofen, in the Landkreis Waldshut, Baden-Württemberg. Built before 1100 by the counts of Nellenburg, it consists of two fortified complexes, each with its own tower, locally known together as the Roggenbacher Schlösser. One tower, called Grüningen, can still be climbed, while the other, named Weissenburg, recalls the knightly family that once held it. Four hundred metres away lie the remains of the neighbouring Burg Steinegg, destroyed at the same time as Roggenbach.

What to know

  • This is an open-air ruin with no habitable building or indoor exhibition.
  • Only the so-called Grüningen tower can still be climbed, the other tower, Weissenburg, cannot be entered.
  • The site sits on a wooded ridge at 675 metres, meaning a walk through forest is needed to reach it.
  • The neighbouring ruin of Burg Steinegg lies just 400 metres away and can be combined with a visit.
  • No verified information is available here on opening hours, admission fees or accessibility.

Where this château is

Wittlekofen · Landkreis Waldshut · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Wittlekofen, Landkreis Waldshut

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Heritage status
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Frequently asked

Can you visit Burg Roggenbach freely?
It is an open-air ruin, but no verified information is available here about opening hours or access restrictions.
Can you climb a tower at Burg Roggenbach?
Yes, the tower known as Grüningen can still be climbed, unlike the Weissenburg tower.
How old is Burg Roggenbach?
It was built before 1100 by the counts of Nellenburg and first documented in 1288.
Why is Burg Roggenbach in ruins?
It was destroyed by Austrian troops in 1438, partly rebuilt in 1443, and finally ruined during the Peasants' War in 1525.
Is there another castle nearby?
The ruin of Burg Steinegg lies about 400 metres from Burg Roggenbach.

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Sources

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Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Waldshut