What remains of the Jagstberg castle today?

Only a few wall fragments survive, the keep and the rest of the structure having disappeared since the 19th century.

Why was the castle destroyed?

It was torn down in 1782 due to a lack of water on site, and its keep was later destroyed by a deliberate explosion in 1822.

Can the site be visited freely?

Yes, there are no opening hours or tickets, the remains lie within the public area of the village of Jagstberg.

Who built this castle?

It was built by the lords of Jagstberg, related to the lords of Langenburg, first mentioned in 1228.

Where exactly is the Burgrest Jagstberg located?

It lies in Jagstberg, in the Hohenlohekreis, in Baden-Württemberg, on a spur overlooking the Jagst river.

Burgrest Jagstberg

Jagstberg

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Jagstberg

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Open within 20 km

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Burgrest Jagstberg stands in Jagstberg (Hohenlohekreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgrest Jagstberg marks the remains of a former hilltop castle overlooking the Jagst valley, in the hamlet of Jagstberg, part of the municipality of Mulfingen. Built by the lords of Jagstberg, first recorded in 1228, it passed through a long line of owners, from the bishops of Würzburg to the counts of Hohenlohe. The castle was torn down in 1782 due to a lack of water supply, leaving only its square keep standing, which was itself deliberately destroyed in 1822. Only scant wall fragments remain today, between the old parsonage and the village school.

What to know

Only scant wall remains survive, no standing building remains on site.
The site lies within the village of Jagstberg, between the old parsonage and the school.
There are no set opening hours or admission fees, access is free from the public areas of the hamlet.
A visit amounts to little more than a viewpoint and a few traces on the ground, with no tourist infrastructure.
Sturdy footwear is advisable for exploring the surroundings, as the site sits well above the Jagst river.

Where this château is

Jagstberg · Hohenlohekreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

74673 Mulfingen

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Jagstberg castle today?: Only a few wall fragments survive, the keep and the rest of the structure having disappeared since the 19th century.
Why was the castle destroyed?: It was torn down in 1782 due to a lack of water on site, and its keep was later destroyed by a deliberate explosion in 1822.
Can the site be visited freely?: Yes, there are no opening hours or tickets, the remains lie within the public area of the village of Jagstberg.
Who built this castle?: It was built by the lords of Jagstberg, related to the lords of Langenburg, first mentioned in 1228.
Where exactly is the Burgrest Jagstberg located?: It lies in Jagstberg, in the Hohenlohekreis, in Baden-Württemberg, on a spur overlooking the Jagst river.