What remains of Burg Weißenburg today?

Only a few wall fragments survive, as the stronghold was destroyed by undermining its walls in the late 13th century.

Where is Burg Weißenburg located?

It lies near Weisweil, in the Landkreis Waldshut, in Baden-Württemberg, on a small mound within the Klettgau region.

When was Burg Weißenburg built?

It is first recorded in 1023 and is thought to have been built by Rheinau Abbey between that date and 1092.

Why was Burg Weißenburg destroyed?

It was besieged in spring 1288 by Rudolf II, who succeeded in destroying it by undermining its walls.

Burg Weißenburg (Klettgau)

Weißenburg (Klettgau) Castle

Weisweil

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Where: Weisweil

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Burg Weißenburg (Klettgau) stands in Weisweil (Landkreis Waldshut), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Weißenburg is a largely vanished medieval hilltop castle ruin on a small mound near Weisweil, in the Klettgau region. The site looks exposed within the valley, but a stream, the Seegraben, once turned the surrounding land into marshy ground that shielded the approach. Only a few fragments of masonry remain today, the stronghold having been destroyed by undermining its walls during a siege in the late 13th century.

What to know

Only a very small ruin remains, with just a few wall fragments visible on site.
The site sits on an isolated mound in a valley that was once surrounded by marshy ground.
No verified information is available regarding opening hours, fees, or access conditions.
It should not be confused with another Weißenburg, in the Steinatal, which is actually the Burg Roggenbach.

Where this château is

Weisweil · Landkreis Waldshut · Baden-Württemberg

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JCQW+GHH, 79771 Klettgau

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What remains of Burg Weißenburg today?: Only a few wall fragments survive, as the stronghold was destroyed by undermining its walls in the late 13th century.
Where is Burg Weißenburg located?: It lies near Weisweil, in the Landkreis Waldshut, in Baden-Württemberg, on a small mound within the Klettgau region.
When was Burg Weißenburg built?: It is first recorded in 1023 and is thought to have been built by Rheinau Abbey between that date and 1092.
Why was Burg Weißenburg destroyed?: It was besieged in spring 1288 by Rudolf II, who succeeded in destroying it by undermining its walls.