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Burg Schwarzenberg, Plettenberg

Schwarzenberg Castle

Plettenberg

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Burg Schwarzenberg stands in Plettenberg (Märkischer Kreis), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schwarzenberg Castle overlooks the Lenne valley near Plettenberg, standing today as an imposing ruin dating from the early 14th century. Once a military stronghold and occasional residence of the counts of the Marck, it lay at the heart of border disputes with the Archbishopric of Cologne. Destroyed by fire in the 19th century, it still shows remains of its keep and core structures, set in a wooded landscape above the river.

What to know

  • The site is an open-air ruin, with no confirmed opening hours or admission fees.
  • Its elevated position above the Lenne valley means a walk uphill, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
  • No verified information is available on accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility or on parking facilities.
  • The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Where this château is

Plettenberg · Märkischer Kreis · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Schwarzenberg 1, 58840 Plettenberg

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Nordrhein-Westfalen
Period of construction
14th century

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Frequently asked

Where is Schwarzenberg Castle located?
It stands near Plettenberg, in the Märkischer Kreis district of North Rhine-Westphalia, above the Lenne valley.
When was Schwarzenberg Castle built?
Construction began in the early 14th century under Count Eberhard I of the Marck.
Can visitors go inside Schwarzenberg Castle?
The site today is an open-air ruin, destroyed by fire in the 19th century, so there is no interior to visit.
Is Schwarzenberg Castle a protected monument?
It is listed as a Baudenkmal in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

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