Can you visit the Ruine Lauterburg?

Yes, but only the outer bailey, the main part of the castle is off limits due to the risk of collapse.

How old is the Ruine Lauterburg?

It was probably built in the early 12th century, and later included a Renaissance mansion added in 1594 and destroyed by fire in 1732.

Where is the Ruine Lauterburg located?

In Lauterburg, a district of the municipality of Essingen, in the Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg.

Can you enter the outer gatehouse of the Ruine Lauterburg?

No, this building and its adjoining structures have been privately inhabited since 1881.

Ruine Lauterburg

Lauterburg

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Ruine Lauterburg stands in Lauterburg (Ostalbkreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 11th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Lauterburg is a ruined spur castle above the village of Lauterburg, part of the municipality of Essingen. Probably built in the early 12th century, it later included a Renaissance mansion raised in 1594 that burned down in 1732. The outer bailey, roughly 75 metres long, is accessible to visitors, while the main castle remains closed due to the danger of collapse. The outer gatehouse, still lived in, has become the recognisable landmark of the village.

What to know

Only the outer bailey can be visited, the main castle is closed for safety reasons.
The site lies in Lauterburg, a district of the municipality of Essingen, in Baden-Württemberg.
The outer gatehouse and adjoining buildings are privately inhabited and not open to visitors.
Since 1997 the ruin has been a stop along the Straße der Staufer tourist route.
No opening hours, fees or accessibility arrangements are listed for this site.

Where this château is

Lauterburg · Ostalbkreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Burghof 5, 73457 Essingen

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 11th century

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Can you visit the Ruine Lauterburg?: Yes, but only the outer bailey, the main part of the castle is off limits due to the risk of collapse.
How old is the Ruine Lauterburg?: It was probably built in the early 12th century, and later included a Renaissance mansion added in 1594 and destroyed by fire in 1732.
Where is the Ruine Lauterburg located?: In Lauterburg, a district of the municipality of Essingen, in the Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg.
Can you enter the outer gatehouse of the Ruine Lauterburg?: No, this building and its adjoining structures have been privately inhabited since 1881.