What remains of the Ruine Salmendingen today?

Only remnants of the keep survive, measuring roughly 10.5 by 9.5 metres with walls over three metres thick.

Who built the Ruine Salmendingen?

The castle was likely built in the 13th century by the lords of Salmendingen, first recorded in 1245.

Why is the Ruine Salmendingen in ruins?

It was destroyed in the 14th century during regional conflicts and left abandoned from 1386 onward.

Can the Ruine Salmendingen be visited freely?

The site is outdoors with no known opening hours or fees, and is reached on foot from Salmendingen.

Ruine Salmendingen

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Ruine Salmendingen stands in Salmendingen (Zollernalbkreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Salmendingen stands on a hilltop at 845 metres, just south of the village of Salmendingen in the Zollernalbkreis. Built around the 13th century by the lords of Salmendingen, it passed through several hands before being destroyed in the 14th century and left to decay from 1386 onward. What survives today is the remains of the keep, whose walls over three metres thick hint at the scale of the original fortress.

What to know

The site sits on a hilltop at 845 metres, so reaching it means a walk uphill from Salmendingen.
Only remains of the keep survive, there is no roofed structure or rooms to visit.
There are no set hours or admission fees, the site can be visited freely outdoors.
As this is an open-air ruin, sturdy footwear is recommended for the uneven ground.

Where this château is

Salmendingen · Zollernalbkreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 12th century

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What remains of the Ruine Salmendingen today?: Only remnants of the keep survive, measuring roughly 10.5 by 9.5 metres with walls over three metres thick.
Who built the Ruine Salmendingen?: The castle was likely built in the 13th century by the lords of Salmendingen, first recorded in 1245.
Why is the Ruine Salmendingen in ruins?: It was destroyed in the 14th century during regional conflicts and left abandoned from 1386 onward.
Can the Ruine Salmendingen be visited freely?: The site is outdoors with no known opening hours or fees, and is reached on foot from Salmendingen.