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Ruine Sterneck, Sterneck (Loßburg)

Ruine Sterneck

Sterneck (Loßburg)

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Ruine Sterneck stands in Sterneck (Loßburg) (Landkreis Freudenstadt), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 13th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Sterneck stands on a rocky spur above the Heimbach river, in the hamlet of Sterneck, part of the municipality of Loßburg. Built in the 13th century by Vollmar von Brandeck, this former spur castle once controlled a trade route running from Dornstetten to Dornhan. A surviving tower is among the few remains of the original structure, which was altered over the centuries before burning down in 1718. Visitors can still trace the layered history of the medieval fortress and the later baroque schloss built on its foundations.

What to know

  • The site sits in open countryside on a spur above the Heimbach river and is reached on foot.
  • There are no fixed opening hours or admission fees, as this is a freely accessible outdoor ruin.
  • The terrain is steep and uneven, so a reasonable level of fitness is needed to approach it.
  • Only part of the original structure remains, including one tower, the rest having been lost after the 1718 fire.
  • Information panels on site explain the history of both the medieval castle and the later schloss.

Where this château is

Sterneck (Loßburg) · Landkreis Freudenstadt · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Burgweg 7, 72290 Loßburg

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Period of construction
13th century

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Frequently asked

Who built the Ruine Sterneck?
The castle was built by Vollmar von Brandeck between 1230 and 1250.
What remains of the Ruine Sterneck today?
Mainly a tower and some wall remnants survive, since the site burned down in 1718.
Is there an admission fee for the Ruine Sterneck?
No fee is listed, as the site is a freely accessible outdoor ruin.
Where is the Ruine Sterneck located?
It lies in Sterneck, a hamlet of Loßburg, in the Landkreis Freudenstadt, Baden-Württemberg.

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Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Freudenstadt

From the same period — 13e siècle