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Ruine Sperberseck, Lenningen

Ruine Sperberseck

Lenningen

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

The Ruine Sperberseck stands on a wooded rocky spur south of Gutenberg, a district of Lenningen, within a protected nature area in the upper Lenningen valley. Founded around 1090 by Berthold I of Sperberseck, the medieval stronghold served as the seat of the Sperberseck family for centuries. The most striking surviving feature is the shield wall, a 23-metre stretch of masonry that once guarded the core castle from the rock side.

What to know

  • The ruin sits in woodland on a spur that falls away steeply on three sides, so visitors should expect a walk-in and wear sturdy footwear.
  • It is a freely accessible ruin with no known opening hours or admission fees.
  • The main visible remnant is the thick shield wall, over three metres wide, while other buildings can only be traced in the ground's contours.
  • The site lies within a nature reserve, so staying on marked paths is advisable.

Where this château is

Lenningen · Landkreis Esslingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Unnamed Road, 73252 Lenningen

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Where is the Ruine Sperberseck located?
It lies in Lenningen, in the Landkreis Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, on a wooded rocky spur south of Gutenberg.
Who built the Ruine Sperberseck?
The stronghold was founded around 1090 by Berthold I of Sperberseck, whose family held it for centuries.
What remains visible today?
The most notable surviving feature is the 23-metre shield wall, while other structures can only be traced in the terrain's contours.
Is there an entrance fee?
No fees or opening hours are known, the ruin is freely accessible.

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