Who built the Ruine Schenkenburg?

It was built by the lords of Hohengeroldseck, probably under Walter I, who died in 1277.

How old is the Schenkenburg?

It dates from the first half of the 13th century.

Can you visit the Schenkenburg today?

It is an open-air ruin, but no verified information is available on opening hours or fees.

Ruine Schenkenburg

Schenkenzell

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Ruine Schenkenburg stands in Schenkenzell (Landkreis Rottweil), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Schenkenburg stands above Schenkenzell, in the Landkreis Rottweil, Baden-Württemberg. This former stronghold dates back to the first half of the 13th century and was built by the lords of Hohengeroldseck, likely under Walter I. It ranks among the oldest defensive structures in the entire Kinzig valley. Now a ruin, it recalls the extensive lands this family once held across the Black Forest.

What to know

The site sits above Schenkenzell and requires a walk up through woodland.
No verified information is available on opening hours or any entrance fee.
It is an open-air ruin, with no known museum facilities.
No reliable information exists on site accessibility or parking options.

Where this château is

Schenkenzell · Landkreis Rottweil · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Bahnhofstraße 27, 77773 Schenkenzell

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Château phone number

+49 7836 2666

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Frequently asked

Who built the Ruine Schenkenburg?: It was built by the lords of Hohengeroldseck, probably under Walter I, who died in 1277.
How old is the Schenkenburg?: It dates from the first half of the 13th century.
Where is the Ruine Schenkenburg located?: It lies in Schenkenzell, in the Landkreis Rottweil, Baden-Württemberg.
Can you visit the Schenkenburg today?: It is an open-air ruin, but no verified information is available on opening hours or fees.