What remains of the Ödenburg today?

Only an overgrown mound in the terrain and a weathered memorial stone survive; no built structure remains.

Why did the Ödenburg disappear?

Destroyed in 1291 and rebuilt the following year, it was abandoned by the early 14th century and was already a ruin by the 16th century.

Can the Ödenburg be visited freely?

Yes, the site is reached on foot via a forest path, with no opening hours or admission fee.

Is the Ödenburg suitable for a visit with children?

It is mainly a forest walk with no architectural remains, better approached as a hike than a castle visit.

Ödenburg

Tübingen

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Tübingen

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Ödenburg stands in Tübingen (Landkreis Tübingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Ödenburg refers to the remains of a vanished medieval fortification on the rocky spur of the Spitzberg, between Tübingen and its Hirschau district. Nothing of the structure still stands above ground: only a mound in the terrain, overgrown with bushes and trees, and a weathered memorial stone mark where the stronghold once stood. The location lies within the Spitzberg-Ödenburg nature reserve, in wooded surroundings overlooking the Neckar valley. Today it is more a walking destination than a monument in the usual sense.

What to know

No visible structure remains, only a mound in the ground and a weathered memorial stone.
The site is reached via a forest path descending from the Spitzberg road, with no facilities on site.
Visiting means a short walk through woodland, with no accessibility provisions for reduced mobility.
The location lies within the Spitzberg-Ödenburg nature reserve, between Tübingen and Hirschau.
There are no opening hours or fees, as access is free at any time, like a walk in the forest.

Where this château is

Tübingen · Landkreis Tübingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Tübingen, Landkreis Tübingen

Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Ödenburg today?: Only an overgrown mound in the terrain and a weathered memorial stone survive; no built structure remains.
Where is the Ödenburg located?: It lies on the Spitzberg, between Tübingen and its Hirschau district, in Baden-Württemberg.
Why did the Ödenburg disappear?: Destroyed in 1291 and rebuilt the following year, it was abandoned by the early 14th century and was already a ruin by the 16th century.
Can the Ödenburg be visited freely?: Yes, the site is reached on foot via a forest path, with no opening hours or admission fee.
Is the Ödenburg suitable for a visit with children?: It is mainly a forest walk with no architectural remains, better approached as a hike than a castle visit.