Are there still ruins to see at Burg Scharben?

No, no masonry survives; only the rectangular plateau and its moat still indicate the former site.

Who built Burg Scharben?

It was presumably built in the 13th century by the lords of Essendorf, later passing to the counts of Grüningen-Landau.

When was Burg Scharben abandoned?

It is first recorded in 1258 and fell into decay after 1440.

Burg Scharben

Scharben Castle

Hochdorf

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Hochdorf

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Burg Scharben stands in Hochdorf (Landkreis Biberach), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Scharben no longer stands: it was a spur castle built on a rocky promontory rising to 657 metres, east of Winterstettenstadt near the hamlet of Scharben, part of the municipality of Hochdorf. A rectangular plateau with a moat on three sides can still be traced on the ground, but no structure remains above it. The site will appeal mainly to those interested in medieval local history and hiking rather than visitors expecting a standing building.

What to know

No standing structure remains, only the shape of the terrain, a plateau and a moat, marks the former castle.
The site lies in open countryside east of Winterstettenstadt and is best reached on foot.
There are no opening hours, fees or visitor facilities, as this is not a managed heritage site.
A visit amounts to a brief stop or a stage on a walk, with no specific marked trail known.

Where this château is

Hochdorf · Landkreis Biberach · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Hochdorf, Landkreis Biberach

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

Frequently asked

Are there still ruins to see at Burg Scharben?: No, no masonry survives; only the rectangular plateau and its moat still indicate the former site.
Who built Burg Scharben?: It was presumably built in the 13th century by the lords of Essendorf, later passing to the counts of Grüningen-Landau.
When was Burg Scharben abandoned?: It is first recorded in 1258 and fell into decay after 1440.
Where exactly is Burg Scharben located?: On a rocky spur about 3,100 metres east of Winterstettenstadt, near the hamlet of Scharben in the municipality of Hochdorf.