Who built the Homburg?

Its origin is uncertain, linked either to the lords of Liptingen or the lords of Heudorf, both mentioned in the 12th and 13th centuries.

When was the Homburg destroyed?

It was destroyed in 1632 during the Thirty Years' War.

What remains of the Homburg today?

Visitors can see a ring ditch, the remains of a polygonal tower, and stone ridges from a former enclosing wall.

Can the Homburg be visited freely?

Yes, it is an open-air site with no opening hours or entrance fee, though without visitor facilities.

Homburg (Liptingen)

Emmingen ab Egg

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Where: Emmingen ab Egg

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Homburg (Liptingen) stands in Emmingen ab Egg (Landkreis Tuttlingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 11th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Homburg is the ruin of a small spur castle set on a ridge known as the Schloßbühl, near the village of Liptingen in the municipality of Emmingen ab Egg. Built in the late 12th or 13th century, it cannot be firmly linked to either the lords of Liptingen or the lords of Heudorf, and the stronghold was destroyed during the Thirty Years' War in 1632. Visitors can still make out a rock-cut ring ditch, the remains of a polygonal tower that once dominated the site, and stone ridges marking a former surrounding wall.

What to know

The site sits on a rocky spur and is reached on foot via a forest track.
It is an open-air ruin with no standing buildings or visitor facilities.
There are no opening hours or admission fees, as the site is freely accessible outdoors.
The ground is uneven, with a deep ditch and exposed masonry remains, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
The visit mainly appeals to those interested in medieval castle archaeology, as the site is understated and sparsely signposted.

Where this château is

Emmingen ab Egg · Landkreis Tuttlingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

78576 Emmingen-Liptingen

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 11th century

Frequently asked

Who built the Homburg?: Its origin is uncertain, linked either to the lords of Liptingen or the lords of Heudorf, both mentioned in the 12th and 13th centuries.
When was the Homburg destroyed?: It was destroyed in 1632 during the Thirty Years' War.
What remains of the Homburg today?: Visitors can see a ring ditch, the remains of a polygonal tower, and stone ridges from a former enclosing wall.
Can the Homburg be visited freely?: Yes, it is an open-air site with no opening hours or entrance fee, though without visitor facilities.