Where is Burg Schiltau located?

It stands in Sigmaringen's Jungnau district, in the Landkreis Sigmaringen, Baden-Württemberg.

Can you visit Burg Schiltau?

Only remnants of its western enclosure wall survive, built into later structures, rather than a building open to visitors.

Who built Burg Schiltau?

It was built before 1200 by the lords of Schiltau, a ministerial family serving the counts of Veringen.

Why is Burg Schiltau a ruin?

It was destroyed during a feudal conflict around 1286, rebuilt, and had fallen into disuse by the early 15th century at the latest.

Burg Schiltau

Schiltau Castle

Sigmaringen

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Sigmaringen

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

Burg Schiltau is a ruined hilltop castle standing on a rocky outcrop at around 610 metres above sea level, in the Jungnau district of Sigmaringen. Built before 1200 by the lords of Schiltau, a ministerial family in service to the counts of Veringen, it was destroyed and rebuilt more than once amid feudal conflicts. Only remnants of its western enclosure wall survive, now incorporated into later buildings. The stronghold had already fallen into disuse by the early 15th century.

What to know

This is a ruin reduced to fragmentary remains, not a building open for a conventional visit.
The site sits on a rocky hilltop, so reaching it involves some uphill walking.
No opening hours, fees or visitor facilities are known for this site.
The visible remains are limited to sections of the western enclosure wall, now built into later structures.

Where this château is

Sigmaringen · Landkreis Sigmaringen · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Sigmaringen, Landkreis Sigmaringen

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Frequently asked

Where is Burg Schiltau located?: It stands in Sigmaringen's Jungnau district, in the Landkreis Sigmaringen, Baden-Württemberg.
Can you visit Burg Schiltau?: Only remnants of its western enclosure wall survive, built into later structures, rather than a building open to visitors.
Who built Burg Schiltau?: It was built before 1200 by the lords of Schiltau, a ministerial family serving the counts of Veringen.
Why is Burg Schiltau a ruin?: It was destroyed during a feudal conflict around 1286, rebuilt, and had fallen into disuse by the early 15th century at the latest.