Can you visit the Ruine Altbodman freely?

Yes, the site is outdoors and reachable on foot with no fixed opening hours.

How do you get to the Ruine Altbodman?

It is reached on foot via a forest track from Bodenwald or a hiking path from the valley near Bodman.

How old is the Ruine Altbodman?

The present structure dates from the 14th century, built after an earlier castle was destroyed in 1307.

Is there parking nearby?

No verified information on parking is available.

Is the site accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?

The sloped, wooded terrain makes access difficult, and no official accessibility information is available.

Ruine Altbodman

Bodman-Ludwigshafen

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Where: Bodman-Ludwigshafen

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Ruine Altbodman stands in Bodman-Ludwigshafen (Landkreis Konstanz), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 14th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Altbodman crowns a wooded spur above Bodman, overlooking Lake Constance. Built in the 14th century to replace an earlier stronghold destroyed by lightning in 1307, it still shows a substantial residential tower, sections of curtain wall and the remains of an outer bailey. Reached on foot via a forest track or hiking path, the ruin offers wide views over the lake from its viewing terrace.

What to know

Access is on foot only, via a forest track from Bodenwald or a hiking path up from the valley near Bodman.
The terrain is sloped and uneven, so sturdy footwear suitable for woodland walking is advisable.
As the ruin is entirely outdoors, it can be visited in any weather, though dry conditions make the walk easier.
There are no set opening hours or admission fees, as the site is freely accessible outdoors.
A viewing terrace built on the old residential tower gives a view over Lake Constance.

Where this château is

Bodman-Ludwigshafen · Landkreis Konstanz · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

78351 Bodman-Ludwigshafen-Bodman

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Château phone number

+49 7773 930040

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Baden-Württemberg
Period of construction: 14th century

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Can you visit the Ruine Altbodman freely?: Yes, the site is outdoors and reachable on foot with no fixed opening hours.
How do you get to the Ruine Altbodman?: It is reached on foot via a forest track from Bodenwald or a hiking path from the valley near Bodman.
How old is the Ruine Altbodman?: The present structure dates from the 14th century, built after an earlier castle was destroyed in 1307.
Is there parking nearby?: No verified information on parking is available.
Is the site accessible for visitors with reduced mobility?: The sloped, wooded terrain makes access difficult, and no official accessibility information is available.