What remains of Burg Rotenstein today?

Only wall remnants of the former stronghold survive, as it was dismantled from 1919 onwards.

Who owned Burg Rotenstein?

It long belonged to the Bletz von Rotenstein family before being sold to Rottenmünster Abbey in the 18th century.

Can you visit the inside of Burg Rotenstein?

No, there is no standing building, only exterior wall remnants can be seen.

Burg Rotenstein

Rotenstein Castle

Rottweil

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Burg Rotenstein stands in Rottweil (Landkreis Rottweil), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Rotenstein is a ruined lowland castle near the hamlet of Hausen, part of the town of Rottweil in Baden-Württemberg. First recorded in 1308, it long belonged to the Bletz von Rotenstein family before being sold to the imperial abbey of Rottenmünster in the 18th century. The castle was dismantled from 1919 onwards, and only remnants of its walls survive today.

What to know

Only wall remnants survive, there is no standing building to visit.
The site lies near the hamlet of Hausen, within the town of Rottweil.
There are no opening hours or admission fees, as the site is a freely accessible ruin.
A visit means exploring the outdoor remains, with no tourist facilities on site.

Where this château is

Rottweil · Landkreis Rottweil · Baden-Württemberg

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Oberrotenstein, 78628 Rottweil

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What remains of Burg Rotenstein today?: Only wall remnants of the former stronghold survive, as it was dismantled from 1919 onwards.
Where is Burg Rotenstein located?: It lies near the hamlet of Hausen, part of the town of Rottweil in Baden-Württemberg.
Who owned Burg Rotenstein?: It long belonged to the Bletz von Rotenstein family before being sold to Rottenmünster Abbey in the 18th century.
Can you visit the inside of Burg Rotenstein?: No, there is no standing building, only exterior wall remnants can be seen.