Can you visit the Burgstall Altenschneeberg freely?

Yes, the site is openly accessible at any time, with no entrance ticket required.

What remains of the original castle?

Very little: a few foundation traces at ground level and a defensive ditch, the rest of the structure having disappeared.

Is it a long walk to reach the site?

You need to climb a hiking trail from the valley, with an ascent of about 250 metres.

When was the castle built?

It was likely built in the first half of the 13th century by the lords of Schneeberg.

Why did the castle disappear?

It was abandoned in the 16th century once the local seat of power moved to Tiefenbach, and was later used as a stone quarry.

Burgstall Altenschneeberg

Tiefenbach

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Tiefenbach

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Open within 20 km

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Burgstall Altenschneeberg stands in Tiefenbach (Landkreis Cham), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgstall Altenschneeberg marks the site of a former medieval castle, now almost entirely vanished, set on a rocky spur of the Schlossberg near the hamlet of Altenschneeberg. Likely built in the first half of the 13th century, it was fought over by Bavarian dukes and passed through several noble families before being abandoned in the 16th century. Only scant foundation remains and a defensive ditch survive today, but the location serves as a viewpoint over the surrounding valley.

What to know

The site is freely accessible at any time, with no ticket or opening hours.
Almost no structure remains visible, only a few foundation remnants and a ditch.
Access is via a hiking trail, with an ascent of roughly 250 metres from the valley.
The place functions more as a panoramic viewpoint than a castle to tour in the usual sense.
The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.

Where this château is

Tiefenbach · Landkreis Cham · Bayern

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Address

Tiefenbach, Cham

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the Burgstall Altenschneeberg freely?: Yes, the site is openly accessible at any time, with no entrance ticket required.
What remains of the original castle?: Very little: a few foundation traces at ground level and a defensive ditch, the rest of the structure having disappeared.
Is it a long walk to reach the site?: You need to climb a hiking trail from the valley, with an ascent of about 250 metres.
When was the castle built?: It was likely built in the first half of the 13th century by the lords of Schneeberg.
Why did the castle disappear?: It was abandoned in the 16th century once the local seat of power moved to Tiefenbach, and was later used as a stone quarry.