Can Burg Liebeneck be visited freely?

Yes, it is an open-access ruin in the forest, with no known opening hours or ticketing.

When was Burg Liebeneck built?

It was likely built in the 12th century during the Hohenstaufen period and later served as a residence for the margraves of Baden.

What can still be seen today?

The roughly 29.5-metre-tall keep leaning against a shield wall, along with remains of the residential buildings.

How do you get to Burg Liebeneck?

It sits on a rocky spur in the Würm forest near Pforzheim and is reached via a hiking trail.

Burg Liebeneck (Pforzheim)

Würm

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Burgruine Liebeneck stands in Würm (Pforzheim), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burg Liebeneck stands as a ruin on a rocky spur above the Würm valley near Pforzheim. Likely built in the 12th century during the Hohenstaufen era, it once served as a residence for the margraves of Baden before passing through the hands of several noble families. Its massive keep, roughly 29.5 metres tall, remains the most striking feature, set against a thick shield wall. A terrace with seating and a shelter now make it a popular destination for walkers in the surrounding forest.

What to know

The site sits in the forest on a rocky spur, reached on foot along a hiking trail.
This is an open-air ruin, with no roofed building or indoor exhibition to visit.
A terrace with benches and a shelter offers a resting spot on site.
No opening hours, admission fees or accessibility information are provided for this site.

Where this château is

Würm · Pforzheim · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Würmtalstraße 211, 75181 Pforzheim

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Château phone number

+49 7231 390

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

Frequently asked

Can Burg Liebeneck be visited freely?: Yes, it is an open-access ruin in the forest, with no known opening hours or ticketing.
When was Burg Liebeneck built?: It was likely built in the 12th century during the Hohenstaufen period and later served as a residence for the margraves of Baden.
What can still be seen today?: The roughly 29.5-metre-tall keep leaning against a shield wall, along with remains of the residential buildings.
How do you get to Burg Liebeneck?: It sits on a rocky spur in the Würm forest near Pforzheim and is reached via a hiking trail.