How old is the Ruine Werrach?

The fortress is thought to date from the 12th century according to historians, though local records associate the site with the 10th century.

Who built the Ruine Werrach?

The castle is attributed to the lords of Wehr, a family documented in the area from the late 11th century.

Why is the Ruine Werrach in ruins?

It was destroyed during a conflict in 1256, rebuilt shortly after, then abandoned from the 16th century onward and used as a source of building stone.

Can you visit the inside of the Ruine Werrach?

No, only outdoor remains survive, mainly wall sections and the base of a tower, with no interior spaces to see.

Ruine Werrach

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Ruine Werrach stands in Wehr (Landkreis Waldshut), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 10th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Werrach, known locally as the Schlössle, stands on a hill above the town of Wehr at the mouth of the Wehra valley, roughly fifty metres above the valley floor. Visitors can still make out the rectangular outline of the main castle, the remains of a round tower at its south western corner, and sections of wall rising up to six metres high. Steep slopes on three sides gave the site natural protection, reinforced further by a ditch cut to the north and south.

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The ruin stands on a hill above Wehr, in the Landkreis Waldshut, Baden-Württemberg.
Reaching it involves an uphill walk, as the site sits roughly fifty metres above the valley floor.
This is an open ruin with no restored building or indoor spaces to visit.
No opening hours, admission fee or accessibility details are available for this site.

Where this château is

Wehr · Landkreis Waldshut · Baden-Württemberg

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79664 Wehr

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 10th century

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How old is the Ruine Werrach?: The fortress is thought to date from the 12th century according to historians, though local records associate the site with the 10th century.
Who built the Ruine Werrach?: The castle is attributed to the lords of Wehr, a family documented in the area from the late 11th century.
Why is the Ruine Werrach in ruins?: It was destroyed during a conflict in 1256, rebuilt shortly after, then abandoned from the 16th century onward and used as a source of building stone.
Can you visit the inside of the Ruine Werrach?: No, only outdoor remains survive, mainly wall sections and the base of a tower, with no interior spaces to see.