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Collenburg, Dorfprozelten

Collenburg

Dorfprozelten

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Dorfprozelten

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Open within 20 km

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Collenburg stands in Dorfprozelten (Landkreis Miltenberg), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Collenburg rises above the Main valley between Fechenbach and Dorfprozelten, set on a sandstone spur at the southern edge of the Spessart. Founded in the early 13th century by Walter von Schüpf, it passed through several noble families, the Schenken von Limpurg, the Rüdt von Collenberg and later the Counts of Reigersberg, before falling into decay during the 18th century. Visitors today find a ring wall with square towers, remains of the residential building and the palas, and a gatehouse dating from the early 17th century.

What to know

  • The ruin sits high above the valley and is reached only by a narrow, steep footpath from the Fechenbach forester's house, with no road access.
  • Dense vegetation surrounds the site, making it hard to see from the valley except in winter.
  • The Collenburg is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria.
  • Stabilisation work was carried out in the 1980s, followed by partial restoration between 2005 and 2007.
  • There are no opening hours, fees or visitor facilities on site, as the ruin is reached freely via a footpath.

Where this château is

Dorfprozelten · Landkreis Miltenberg · Bayern

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Address

Dorfprozelten, Landkreis Miltenberg

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Heritage status
Baudenkmal in Bayern
Period of construction
13th century

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Frequently asked

How do you get to the Collenburg?
A narrow, steep footpath from the Fechenbach forester's house is the only way, as there is no road access.
Who built the Collenburg?
It was built in the early 13th century by Walter von Schüpf, an ancestor of the Schenken von Limpurg family.
Is the Collenburg open with fixed visiting hours?
No, it is a freely accessible ruin with no known opening hours or ticketing.
Why did the Collenburg fall into ruin?
After its owners moved to Schloss Fechenbach in 1750, the castle was gradually abandoned and decayed.
Can the Collenburg be seen from the Main valley?
It is largely hidden by vegetation and only clearly visible during the winter months.

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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 Miltenberg

From the same period — 13e siècle