Where is the Ruine Eutingen located?

It stands on a rocky spur southwest of Eutingen, in the municipality of Eutingen im Gäu, Landkreis Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg.

When was the Ruine Eutingen built?

It was built in the second half of the 13th century.

Why is the Ruine Eutingen in ruins?

It was torn down around 1350 by the Counts of Hohenberg as punishment against defiant vassals, and could only be rebuilt under strict conditions.

Ruine Eutingen

Eutingen im Gäu

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Ruine Eutingen stands in Eutingen im Gäu (Landkreis Freudenstadt), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Eutingen sits on a rocky spur 450 metres above sea level, overlooking the Eutinger Talbach stream southwest of Eutingen. Built in the second half of the 13th century, it served as the seat of the lords of Eutingen before passing through several noble families over the centuries. Today visitors can still see a five-metre-high round tower, remnants of a shield wall, vaulted cellars, round-arched windows and arrow slits.

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The site stands on a rocky spur above the valley, so reaching it involves a walk uphill.
It is an open-air ruin with no known opening hours or entrance fee.
Only fragments remain: a partial round tower, a shield wall, vaulted cellars and a few medieval window and loophole openings.
No information is available regarding accessibility or parking at the site.

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Eutingen im Gäu · Landkreis Freudenstadt · Baden-Württemberg

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72184 Eutingen im Gäu

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Where is the Ruine Eutingen located?: It stands on a rocky spur southwest of Eutingen, in the municipality of Eutingen im Gäu, Landkreis Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg.
When was the Ruine Eutingen built?: It was built in the second half of the 13th century.
What remains of the Ruine Eutingen today?: A five-metre-high round tower, parts of a shield wall, vaulted cellars, round-arched windows and arrow slits still survive.
Why is the Ruine Eutingen in ruins?: It was torn down around 1350 by the Counts of Hohenberg as punishment against defiant vassals, and could only be rebuilt under strict conditions.