What can be seen today at the Burgstall Edelburg?

Visitors find only a mound and a circular ditch about four metres deep, the remains of a small vanished fortification, along with scattered rubble heaps.

How old is this fortification?

It was first documented in 1468 under the name Odlerholtz, though the structure itself predates that record.

Can the Burgstall Edelburg be visited freely?

Yes, it is an open-air site with no opening hours or entrance fee, reachable on foot from Gärtringen.

Who owned the fortification historically?

The noble Harder family held it in the 15th and 16th centuries, after which it belonged to the municipality of Gärtringen from 1583 to 1640.

Burgstall Edelburg

Gärtringen

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Gärtringen

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

Sleep nearby

Burgstall Edelburg stands in Gärtringen (Landkreis Böblingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgstall Edelburg, also known locally as Hodlenburg, marks the remains of a small vanished hilltop fortification at 510 metres above sea level, northwest of Gärtringen. All that remains today is a mound and a circular ditch about four metres deep, surrounding a roughly twenty-metre-wide platform where rubble heaps and traces of walls can still be seen. The stronghold is thought to have watched over a nearby road before being abandoned, probably in the 16th century.

What to know

No standing structures remain, only a mound and a circular ditch visible in the landscape.
The site lies in open countryside about 2.5 km northwest of central Gärtringen and is reached on foot.
There are no opening hours or admission fees, as this is a freely accessible outdoor site.
The terrain is wooded and uneven, so sturdy walking shoes are advisable.

Where this château is

Gärtringen · Landkreis Böblingen · Baden-Württemberg

Map of the area around Burgstall Edelburg

Loading the map…

This châteauChâteaux within 40 km

Address

MV5G+M5, 71116 Gärtringen

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

Get directions View on a map

4.0 / 5from 2 Google reviews

Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

In pictures

Frequently asked

What can be seen today at the Burgstall Edelburg?: Visitors find only a mound and a circular ditch about four metres deep, the remains of a small vanished fortification, along with scattered rubble heaps.
How old is this fortification?: It was first documented in 1468 under the name Odlerholtz, though the structure itself predates that record.
Can the Burgstall Edelburg be visited freely?: Yes, it is an open-air site with no opening hours or entrance fee, reachable on foot from Gärtringen.
Who owned the fortification historically?: The noble Harder family held it in the 15th and 16th centuries, after which it belonged to the municipality of Gärtringen from 1583 to 1640.