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Schloss Reichenberg (Odenwald), Reichelsheim

Schloss Reichenberg

Reichelsheim

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Schloss Reichenberg (Odenwald) stands in Reichelsheim (Odenwaldkreis), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Schloss Reichenberg has overlooked the Gersprenz valley for more than seven centuries, in the heart of the Odenwald. Founded in the 13th century by the Schenken of Erbach, the complex grew through several building phases, from the Gothic Saint Michael's chapel to baroque additions in the 18th century. Today home to an ecumenical community that maintains the grounds, the site retains notable features such as a dungeon, a Renaissance well and a restored curtain wall. A visit combines historical discovery with an experience trail set up within the upper castle.

What to know

  • The castle is inhabited by an ecumenical community that organises access and on site activities.
  • The upper castle is only open to the public on selected dates during the year, with no booking required.
  • The site includes an experience trail featuring a sound well and a dungeon that can be entered.
  • The castle is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
  • An on site café has been closed since late November 2025 for operational reasons.

Where this château is

Reichelsheim · Odenwaldkreis · Hessen

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Address

Schloss Reichenberg 1, 64385 Reichelsheim (Odenwald)

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Château phone number

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Schloss Reichenberg freely?
No, the upper castle is only open on specific announced dates, such as the Open Monument Day.
Who lives at Schloss Reichenberg today?
An ecumenical community called OJC has occupied the site since 1979 and maintains it.
What is the origin of Schloss Reichenberg?
It was founded in the 13th century by the Schenken of Erbach, in the Gersprenz valley in Hesse.
Can visitors go down into the castle's dungeon?
Yes, during scheduled openings visitors can descend into the dungeon.

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