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Burgstall Bleschenberg, Waldmünchen

Burgstall Bleschenberg

Waldmünchen

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Burgstall Bleschenberg stands in Waldmünchen (Landkreis Cham), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 11th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

On the summit of the Bleschenberg, at 596 metres, only buried traces remain of a small medieval stronghold. It was likely built in the first half of the 12th century by the lords of Bleschenberg, then abandoned in the second half of the 13th century, probably passing to Schönthal Abbey. Around 1417 a pilgrimage chapel dedicated to Saint Leonard was raised on its ruins, destroyed in turn during the Thirty Years' War. What remains today are faint foundation walls and a ditch, meaningful mostly to those aware of the site's past.

What to know

  • This is an open-air archaeological site, with no standing building or visitor facilities.
  • Reaching it requires a climb to the summit of the Bleschenberg, at 596 metres altitude.
  • Visible remains are limited to fragments of foundations and a partially preserved ditch.
  • The site is protected as a Kulturdenkmal, which does not involve set opening hours or guided visits.
  • No information on tickets, parking or accessibility is available for this location.

Where this château is

Waldmünchen · Landkreis Cham · Bayern

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Address

93449 Waldmünchen

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction
11th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of Burg Bleschenberg today?
Only fragments of foundation walls and a ditch survive, the tower keep having almost entirely disappeared.
Who built this stronghold?
The lords of Bleschenberg, most likely in the first half of the 12th century.
Can the site be visited freely?
The site lies in the open and can be reached on foot, but there are no set hours or visitor services.
Why is there a chapel on this site?
A pilgrimage chapel dedicated to Saint Leonard was built around 1417 on the ruins of the abandoned stronghold.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Cham

From the same period — 11e siècle