Since when has Zavelstein Castle been a ruin?

It was destroyed in 1692 by troops under Melac and was never rebuilt afterward.

Can visitors climb the keep?

Yes, the 28 metre keep has functioned as a viewing tower since its staircase was renewed in 1844.

Who built Zavelstein Castle?

It was built around the mid 13th century under the Counts of Württemberg.

What remains to see on site?

Two ditches, the gateway, the ruined palas, a vaulted cellar, wall fragments and the keep.

Zavelstein Castle

Bad Teinach-Zavelstein

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Burgruine Zavelstein stands in Bad Teinach-Zavelstein (Landkreis Calw), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Perched on a spur above the Teinach valley, Zavelstein Castle preserves the remains of a stronghold raised around the mid 13th century by the Counts of Württemberg. Visitors can still make out two defensive ditches, the gateway, the ruined palas and a vaulted cellar, sections of the old walls, and the 28 metre keep, which was converted into a viewing tower in 1844. Turned into a residence in the 17th century and then wrecked by Melac's troops in 1692, the site was never rebuilt and remains a ruin to this day.

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What to know

The site is an open ruin with no fixed opening hours listed here.
The keep has served as a viewing tower since 1844, reached via a restored staircase.
The ground is uneven on a rocky spur, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
Access is through the town of Bad Teinach-Zavelstein in Baden-Württemberg.

Where this château is

Bad Teinach-Zavelstein · Landkreis Calw · Baden-Württemberg

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Bergfried, 75385 Bad Teinach-Zavelstein

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+49 7053 9205040

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 12th century

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Since when has Zavelstein Castle been a ruin?: It was destroyed in 1692 by troops under Melac and was never rebuilt afterward.
Can visitors climb the keep?: Yes, the 28 metre keep has functioned as a viewing tower since its staircase was renewed in 1844.
Who built Zavelstein Castle?: It was built around the mid 13th century under the Counts of Württemberg.
What remains to see on site?: Two ditches, the gateway, the ruined palas, a vaulted cellar, wall fragments and the keep.