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Ruine Niedergundelfingen, Münsingen

Burg Niedergundelfingen

Münsingen

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Ruine Niedergundelfingen stands in Münsingen (Landkreis Reutlingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Niedergundelfingen stands on a rocky spur 653 metres high, on a looping bend of the Große Lauter river, not far from Burg Hohengundelfingen. Founded around 1080 as the seat of the lords of Gundelfingen and enlarged in the 13th century, it passed through many owners before falling into disrepair. Visible remains include a rectangular curtain wall, a Gothic gatehouse, a cistern well, traces of an outer bailey, and a chapel restored in 1988.

What to know

  • The site is an open-air ruin with no known opening hours or admission fees.
  • Access involves a path through hilly terrain, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
  • No information on visit duration, accessibility or parking is currently available.
  • The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Baden-Württemberg.
  • The ruin lies near the hamlet of Gundelfingen, part of Münsingen, close to Burg Hohengundelfingen.

Where this château is

Münsingen · Landkreis Reutlingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Niedergundelfingen 10, 72525 Münsingen-Gundelfingen

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Baden-Württemberg

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Frequently asked

Where is the Ruine Niedergundelfingen located?
It lies in Münsingen, in the Landkreis Reutlingen, in Baden-Württemberg, on a rocky spur above the Große Lauter river.
When was the Ruine Niedergundelfingen built?
The original castle likely dates to around 1080, with an expansion around 1250.
Can visitors go inside the ruin?
No opening hours or admission fees are documented, the site is a ruin reachable by a footpath and viewed mainly from outside.
Are there other castles nearby?
Yes, Burg Hohengundelfingen stands about 800 metres away.

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The most visited in this department — Landkreis Reutlingen