What remains of the Motte Altenburg today?

Only a tree-covered earthen mound and traces of the surrounding ditch survive, with no built structure left standing.

Can you visit a castle building at the Motte Altenburg?

No, no building has survived, the visit is limited to viewing the earthworks.

Where exactly is the Motte Altenburg located?

It lies northwest of the village of Altenburg, part of the town of Jülich in North Rhine-Westphalia.

Who built the Motte Altenburg?

It was built by the Counts of Jülich, probably in the 12th century, to strengthen their defenses in the region.

Motte Altenburg

Jülich

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Jülich

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Motte Altenburg stands in Jülich (Kreis Düren), in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Motte Altenburg is a vanished motte-and-bailey fortification built by the Counts of Jülich, now located in the Altenburg district of Jülich. All that remains is a tree-covered earthen mound and traces of the surrounding ditch, visible northwest of the village. There is no standing building to see here, only the shape of the ground that once carried a medieval stronghold, its timber or stone tower long gone.

What to know

This is an open-air archaeological site, with no standing building and no organized guided tours.
The mound and the remains of the ditch can be spotted from the road, northwest of the village of Altenburg.
A visit amounts to a brief look at the earthworks, taking only a few minutes, with no visitor facilities on site.
No opening hours, admission fees or accessibility arrangements are documented for this location.

Where this château is

Jülich · Kreis Düren · Nordrhein-Westfalen

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Address

Jülich, Kreis Düren

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Motte Altenburg today?: Only a tree-covered earthen mound and traces of the surrounding ditch survive, with no built structure left standing.
Can you visit a castle building at the Motte Altenburg?: No, no building has survived, the visit is limited to viewing the earthworks.
Where exactly is the Motte Altenburg located?: It lies northwest of the village of Altenburg, part of the town of Jülich in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Who built the Motte Altenburg?: It was built by the Counts of Jülich, probably in the 12th century, to strengthen their defenses in the region.