What remains of the Ruine Rechtenstein today?

Only the keep, or Bergfried, survived the 1817 demolition, the rest of the buildings having disappeared.

Who built the Ruine Rechtenstein?

It was built in the 12th century by the lords von Stain, first mentioned in 1156.

Can visitors enter the ruin?

Since the outer bailey is privately owned, only the former municipal core remains accessible.

Why was it once called a double castle?

In 1348 it consisted of two separate buildings, occupied respectively by the lords von Stain and the lords of Rechtenstein.

Ruine Rechtenstein

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

The Ruine Rechtenstein stands on a rocky ridge 550 metres above sea level, overlooking the village of Rechtenstein on the Danube. Built in the 12th century by the lords von Stain, it once formed a double castle shared with the lords of Rechtenstein. Largely torn down in 1817, only its keep still rises above the valley today. The former core castle belongs to the municipality, while the outer bailey remains in private hands.

What to know

Only the keep remains, the rest of the fortress having been demolished in 1817.
The ruin sits on a rocky ridge above the Danube, so reaching it involves a climb.
The outer bailey is privately owned, so only the former municipal core can be visited.
There are no set opening hours or fees, as this is a freely accessible ruin.

Where this château is

Rechtenstein · Alb-Donau-Kreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Kirchweg 5, 89611 Rechtenstein

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

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What remains of the Ruine Rechtenstein today?: Only the keep, or Bergfried, survived the 1817 demolition, the rest of the buildings having disappeared.
Who built the Ruine Rechtenstein?: It was built in the 12th century by the lords von Stain, first mentioned in 1156.
Can visitors enter the ruin?: Since the outer bailey is privately owned, only the former municipal core remains accessible.
Why was it once called a double castle?: In 1348 it consisted of two separate buildings, occupied respectively by the lords von Stain and the lords of Rechtenstein.