Where is the Burgruine Weisswasserstelz located?

It lies at Hohentengen am Hochrhein, in the Landkreis Waldshut in Baden-Württemberg, on a hill north of the Rhine.

How old is the Burgruine Weisswasserstelz?

Its earliest structures date to the 11th century, long before its first documented mention in 1165.

Who built the Burgruine Weisswasserstelz?

It was built by the Wasserstelz family, ministerials of Reichenau Abbey, who gave it its name.

Why was the stronghold destroyed?

It was partly destroyed during the Thirty Years' War after being damaged by passing troops.

Can the inside of the Burgruine Weisswasserstelz be visited?

No verified information is available regarding opening hours, fees or visiting conditions.

Weisswasserstelz

Hohentengen am Hochrhein

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Burgruine Weisswasserstelz stands in Hohentengen am Hochrhein (Landkreis Waldshut), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 11th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burgruine Weisswasserstelz stands on a 340 metre hill on the north bank of the Rhine, near Hohentengen am Hochrhein. Built from the 11th century onward by the Wasserstelz family, ministerials of the Reichenau Abbey, it formed together with the nearby strongholds of Schwarzwasserstelz and Rotwasserstelz a chain controlling river traffic and the crossing at Kaiserstuhl. Its ruins reflect a long line of noble owners, from the Wasserstelz to the Heggenzer of Schaffhausen, before being partly destroyed during the Thirty Years' War.

What to know

The site sits on a hilltop above the Rhine, so reaching it involves an uphill walk from the valley.
No opening hours or admission fees are documented for visiting the ruins.
This is an open-air ruin with no known museum facilities.
The neighbouring Schwarzwasserstelz stronghold, on a Rhine island, can be seen from the site.
No information is available on accessibility or parking.

Where this château is

Hohentengen am Hochrhein · Landkreis Waldshut · Baden-Württemberg

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Guggenmühle 15, 79801 Hohentengen am Hochrhein-Mülibach

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

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Where is the Burgruine Weisswasserstelz located?: It lies at Hohentengen am Hochrhein, in the Landkreis Waldshut in Baden-Württemberg, on a hill north of the Rhine.
How old is the Burgruine Weisswasserstelz?: Its earliest structures date to the 11th century, long before its first documented mention in 1165.
Who built the Burgruine Weisswasserstelz?: It was built by the Wasserstelz family, ministerials of Reichenau Abbey, who gave it its name.
Why was the stronghold destroyed?: It was partly destroyed during the Thirty Years' War after being damaged by passing troops.
Can the inside of the Burgruine Weisswasserstelz be visited?: No verified information is available regarding opening hours, fees or visiting conditions.