Where is Burg Tannenfels located?

It stands at Obertal, in the Landkreis Freudenstadt, in Baden-Württemberg, on a rock above the Murg valley.

How old is Burg Tannenfels?

The surviving remains date from the first half of the 13th century, though the rock may have been occupied as early as the 11th century.

Can you go inside Burg Tannenfels?

It is an open-air ruin freely reachable by a footpath, with no visitor centre or guided tours.

Why does Burg Tannenfels have no surrounding wall?

The rock it sits on drops sheer for ten to twelve metres on every side, which already provided natural protection.

What remains of Burg Tannenfels today?

Mainly the remnants of a three to four storey tower, built of rusticated stones joined with lime mortar.

Burg Tannenfels

Tannenfels Castle

Obertal

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Obertal

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

Burg Tannenfels is a ruined tower castle set on a red sandstone outcrop above the Murg valley, near the hamlet of Obertal. The remains still standing date from the first half of the 13th century, though pottery finds suggest the rock was already fortified in the 11th or early 12th century. Because the cliff drops sheer for ten to twelve metres on every side, no surrounding wall was ever needed. Today the site is mainly a destination for hikers passing through the forest, with no visitor infrastructure.

What to know

The site lies in the forest and can only be reached on foot via a hiking trail.
It is an open-air ruin, with no ticket office, opening hours or admission fee known.
The terrain is uneven, with steep rock faces close to the remains.
No information is available regarding accessibility for visitors with reduced mobility or parking.
The visit mainly involves a walk through woodland up to the ruined tower.

Where this château is

Obertal · Landkreis Freudenstadt · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

72270 Baiersbronn

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Frequently asked

Where is Burg Tannenfels located?: It stands at Obertal, in the Landkreis Freudenstadt, in Baden-Württemberg, on a rock above the Murg valley.
How old is Burg Tannenfels?: The surviving remains date from the first half of the 13th century, though the rock may have been occupied as early as the 11th century.
Can you go inside Burg Tannenfels?: It is an open-air ruin freely reachable by a footpath, with no visitor centre or guided tours.
Why does Burg Tannenfels have no surrounding wall?: The rock it sits on drops sheer for ten to twelve metres on every side, which already provided natural protection.
What remains of Burg Tannenfels today?: Mainly the remnants of a three to four storey tower, built of rusticated stones joined with lime mortar.