Can you visit the inside of the Ruine Hassenberg?

No, only fragments of the outer walls and a ditch survive, there is no interior space to enter.

How old is the Ruine Hassenberg?

It was built no later than the mid 14th century by the lords of Nieder-Zwiefalten.

Why is the castle a ruin today?

It was destroyed as early as 1393, and most of what remained was demolished around 1660.

Where exactly is the Ruine Hassenberg located?

It stands on a height above the Danube, opposite Zwiefaltendorf, part of Riedlingen in Baden-Württemberg.

Ruine Hassenberg

Riedlingen

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Riedlingen

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Burg Derneck (Derneck Castle)Accommodation on site11 km

Ruine Hassenberg stands in Riedlingen (Landkreis Biberach), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 13th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Ruine Hassenberg stands on a rocky spur 550 metres above sea level, overlooking the Danube valley opposite the village of Zwiefaltendorf, part of Riedlingen. Built by the lords of Nieder-Zwiefalten no later than the mid 14th century, it was destroyed as early as 1393 after briefly being held as an Austrian fief by Eitel von Stadion. Most of the remaining structure was dismantled around 1660, leaving only sections of the enclosing walls and the neck ditch that once separated the castle from the adjoining plateau.

What to know

This is an open-air ruin with no visitor facilities or known fixed opening times.
The site sits on a height above the Danube valley, so reaching it requires walking over natural terrain.
Only sections of the enclosing walls and the defensive ditch remain, there is no intact building to tour.
About 400 metres to the south stands a chapel dedicated to St Anne, founded in 1509, along with an old stone atonement cross.
No verified information is available on fees, dogs, or parking.

Where this château is

Riedlingen · Landkreis Biberach · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Riedlingen, Landkreis Biberach

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 13th century

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Frequently asked

Can you visit the inside of the Ruine Hassenberg?: No, only fragments of the outer walls and a ditch survive, there is no interior space to enter.
How old is the Ruine Hassenberg?: It was built no later than the mid 14th century by the lords of Nieder-Zwiefalten.
Why is the castle a ruin today?: It was destroyed as early as 1393, and most of what remained was demolished around 1660.
Where exactly is the Ruine Hassenberg located?: It stands on a height above the Danube, opposite Zwiefaltendorf, part of Riedlingen in Baden-Württemberg.