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Schloss Hinterglauchau, Glauchau

Castle Hinterglauchau

Glauchau

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Schloss Hinterglauchau stands in Glauchau (Landkreis Zwickau), in Saxony, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

Schloss Hinterglauchau stands at the western tip of a rocky spur above the Zwickauer Mulde, in Glauchau. Built from 1470 onward on the site of a medieval stronghold raised around 1170 by the lords of Schönburg, it served for centuries as the seat of that family's power. The only way in is through the courtyard of the neighbouring Schloss Forderglauchau, crossing a stone bridge over the moat separating the two buildings. A museum has occupied the premises since the early twentieth century.

What to know

  • Access is only possible through the courtyard of Schloss Forderglauchau, via a stone bridge.
  • The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
  • The castle houses a museum established in the early twentieth century.
  • The spur drops steeply on three sides, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
  • A historic underground passage once connected the site to the nearby Hirschgrund ravine.

Where this château is

Glauchau · Landkreis Zwickau · Sachsen

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Address

Glauchau, Landkreis Zwickau

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Can Schloss Hinterglauchau be visited without going through Forderglauchau?
No, the only access is through the courtyard of Schloss Forderglauchau, crossing a stone bridge over the moat between the two castles.
How old is the site of Schloss Hinterglauchau?
A first stronghold was built there around 1170 by the lords of Schönburg, before the present castle was constructed from 1470 onward.
What can visitors see at Schloss Hinterglauchau today?
The building houses a museum, which has occupied it since the early twentieth century.
Is Schloss Hinterglauchau a protected site?
It is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.

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