What remains of Burg Sattelpeilnstein today?

Only a few fragments of granite rubble walls survive, remnants of a medieval stronghold that fell into ruin by the 15th century.

Is Burg Sattelpeilnstein the same as Schloss Sattelpeilnstein?

No, the Schloss was built in the 16th century lower down, after the hilltop castle had already been abandoned.

Where is Burg Sattelpeilnstein located?

It stands on the Hohen Gockel, a wooded hill near Traitsching in the Landkreis Cham, Bavaria.

Can Burg Sattelpeilnstein be reached on foot?

Reaching the ruins requires a climb through the forest, with no particular visitor facilities reported.

Burg Sattelpeilnstein

Sattelpeilnstein Castle

Traitsching

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Traitsching

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Open within 20 km

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Schloss Wörth an der DonauAccommodation on site24 km

Burg Sattelpeilnstein stands in Traitsching (Landkreis Cham), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Sattelpeilnstein sits on the wooded ridge of the Hohen Gockel above the village of Traitsching, in the Landkreis Cham. First recorded in 1180, it is thought to have been the original seat of the lords of Peilnstein before falling into ruin during the 15th century, after which their successors built a new castle lower down in the 16th century. Only scattered fragments of granite rubble walls survive today, lying within the protected nature reserve of the Schlossberg von Sattelpeilnstein. This is a destination for a quiet woodland walk to a modest ruin rather than a showcase of architecture.

What to know

This is an open-air ruin site in a forested setting, with no known visitor facilities.
Reaching it involves a climb through woodland up to the ridge of the Hohen Gockel.
What remains is limited to a few wall fragments, not to be confused with the later Schloss Sattelpeilnstein built downhill.
The site lies within a protected nature reserve, so visitors are expected to keep to marked paths.
No opening hours or admission fees are known, as the site appears freely accessible.

Where this château is

Traitsching · Landkreis Cham · Bayern

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Address

Schloßpl. 1, 93455 Traitsching-Sattelpeilnstein

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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What remains of Burg Sattelpeilnstein today?: Only a few fragments of granite rubble walls survive, remnants of a medieval stronghold that fell into ruin by the 15th century.
Is Burg Sattelpeilnstein the same as Schloss Sattelpeilnstein?: No, the Schloss was built in the 16th century lower down, after the hilltop castle had already been abandoned.
Where is Burg Sattelpeilnstein located?: It stands on the Hohen Gockel, a wooded hill near Traitsching in the Landkreis Cham, Bavaria.
Can Burg Sattelpeilnstein be reached on foot?: Reaching the ruins requires a climb through the forest, with no particular visitor facilities reported.