What remains of the Burg Gromberg today?

Moats, scant wall fragments and the base of the keep are the only visible remains.

Where is the Burgruine Gromberg located?

In a forest about one kilometre northeast of Lauchheim, in the Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg.

Who built the Burg Gromberg?

It was built in the 11th century and became the seat of the lords of Gromberg, vassals of the Hohenstaufen and later of the counts of Oettingen.

Can the Burgruine Gromberg be visited freely?

No opening hours or fees are documented; the forest site does not appear to have organized visitor facilities.

Gromberg

Lauchheim

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Lauchheim

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Burgruine Gromberg stands in Lauchheim (Ostalbkreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 11th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgruine Gromberg stands in a forest northeast of Lauchheim, on a spur that once overlooked a trade route linking the Remstal to the Ries, now the course of the Bundesstraße 29. Built in the 11th century, it was the seat of the lords of Gromberg, vassals first of the Hohenstaufen and later of the counts of Oettingen, before being sold to Pfahlheim in 1378 and later belonging to the Teutonic Order's commandery at the nearby Kapfenburg. What remains today are moats, scant wall fragments and the base of a tower, modest traces to look for in the woods.

What to know

The site lies in a forest about 1 km northeast of Lauchheim, with no known visitor facilities.
Only moats, scattered wall remains and a tower base survive, so some imagination is needed on site.
No opening hours, fees or marked access are documented for this site.
Its proximity to the Kapfenburg makes it easy to combine with a visit to that historically linked castle.
Sturdy footwear is advisable for the woodland walk to the ruins.

Where this château is

Lauchheim · Ostalbkreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

73466 Lauchheim

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 11th century

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What remains of the Burg Gromberg today?: Moats, scant wall fragments and the base of the keep are the only visible remains.
Where is the Burgruine Gromberg located?: In a forest about one kilometre northeast of Lauchheim, in the Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg.
Who built the Burg Gromberg?: It was built in the 11th century and became the seat of the lords of Gromberg, vassals of the Hohenstaufen and later of the counts of Oettingen.
Can the Burgruine Gromberg be visited freely?: No opening hours or fees are documented; the forest site does not appear to have organized visitor facilities.