Who built the Kastelburg?

It was built between 1250 and 1270 by the Lords of Schwarzenberg.

Why is the Kastelburg a ruin?

It was destroyed in 1634 by imperial troops during the Thirty Years' War to keep it from falling to advancing Swedish forces.

Can you climb the Kastelburg's tower?

Yes, the 28-meter square keep is accessible and serves as a viewpoint.

Where is the Kastelburg located?

It stands above Waldkirch, in the Landkreis Emmendingen, in Baden-Württemberg.

Kastelburg

Landkreis Emmendingen

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Kastelburg stands in Landkreis Emmendingen (Landkreis Emmendingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Kastelburg stands on a wooded hill above Waldkirch, roughly a hundred meters over the old town below. Built in the 13th century by the Lords of Schwarzenberg to guard the Elz valley trade route, it was destroyed in 1634 by imperial troops during the Thirty Years' War. What remains includes a square keep about 28 meters high, which can be climbed for the view, along with traces of a rounded bastion and a residential building over several floors.

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What to know

The ruin sits on a hill above Waldkirch and is reached on foot from the town.
The keep can be climbed and offers a viewpoint over the valley.
The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
No opening hours, fees or accessibility details are specified for a visit.

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Opening hours

Open from Easter until the first Sunday of Advent (Kastelburg tower)

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Where this château is

Landkreis Emmendingen · Landkreis Emmendingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

79183 Waldkirch

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Château phone number

+49 7681 19433

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 13th century

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Who built the Kastelburg?: It was built between 1250 and 1270 by the Lords of Schwarzenberg.
Why is the Kastelburg a ruin?: It was destroyed in 1634 by imperial troops during the Thirty Years' War to keep it from falling to advancing Swedish forces.
Can you climb the Kastelburg's tower?: Yes, the 28-meter square keep is accessible and serves as a viewpoint.
Where is the Kastelburg located?: It stands above Waldkirch, in the Landkreis Emmendingen, in Baden-Württemberg.