Can you visit the Burg Hohengeroldseck freely?

Yes, it is an openly accessible ruin with no known opening hours or entrance fee.

Since when has the Burg Hohengeroldseck been a ruin?

It burned down completely in 1689 when French troops destroyed it, and was never fully rebuilt.

Who built the Burg Hohengeroldseck?

It was built around 1250 by Walther I von Geroldseck, replacing an earlier stronghold on the Rauhkasten.

Is there a long walk to reach the Burg Hohengeroldseck?

Yes, visitors need to walk uphill to the top of the Schönberg, requiring a moderate physical effort.

Hohengeroldseck

Seelbach

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Hohengeroldseck stands in Seelbach (Ortenaukreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burg Hohengeroldseck is a ruined castle standing on the Schönberg hill above Seelbach, between the Schutter and Kinzig valleys. Built around 1250 by Walther I von Geroldseck to replace an earlier stronghold on the Rauhkasten, it became the seat of the Geroldseck family, whose lands were later divided among heirs and fought over for centuries. Burned by French troops in 1689, the castle has remained a ruin ever since, with partial restoration work carried out since the late 19th century. Visitors today find sections of wall, a tower and remains of the great hall, overlooking the Ortenau region.

What to know

Reaching the ruin involves a walk uphill to the top of the Schönberg, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
The site is an open ruin with no known opening hours or admission fees.
Visitors are asked not to climb the walls or remove stones from the masonry.
A visit typically takes one to two hours, including the approach walk.
The ruin has been maintained by a local preservation association since 1958.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday	08:00-21:00
Tuesday	08:00-21:00
Wednesday	08:00-21:00
Thursday	08:00-21:00
Friday	08:00-21:00
Saturday	08:00-21:00
Sunday (today)	08:00-21:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

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Where this château is

Seelbach · Ortenaukreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Schloßberg 8, 77960 Seelbach

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Château phone number

+49 7823 949411

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

Frequently asked

Can you visit the Burg Hohengeroldseck freely?: Yes, it is an openly accessible ruin with no known opening hours or entrance fee.
Since when has the Burg Hohengeroldseck been a ruin?: It burned down completely in 1689 when French troops destroyed it, and was never fully rebuilt.
Who built the Burg Hohengeroldseck?: It was built around 1250 by Walther I von Geroldseck, replacing an earlier stronghold on the Rauhkasten.
Is there a long walk to reach the Burg Hohengeroldseck?: Yes, visitors need to walk uphill to the top of the Schönberg, requiring a moderate physical effort.