Turmhügel Hirschbach
Kirchdorf an der Amper
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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found
- Where
- Kirchdorf an der Amper
To make a day of it
Turmhügel Hirschbach stands in Kirchdorf an der Amper (Landkreis Freising), in Bavaria, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.
The Turmhügel Hirschbach is what remains of a medieval motte, now vanished, located just northeast of the St. Pankratius chapel in Hirschbach, a district of the municipality of Kirchdorf an der Amper in the Landkreis Freising, Bavaria. Of the former fortified mound, only a barely discernible earthen hill survives today. No standing structure remains, only the shape of the ground hinting at a former high medieval tower mound.
What to know
- No masonry remains, only a barely visible earthen mound.
- The site lies right next to the St. Pankratius chapel in Hirschbach, which serves as a useful landmark.
- There are no opening hours, fees, or visitor facilities, the visit simply consists of viewing the terrain.
- No physical effort is required, this is a brief outdoor stop.
- There is no tourist infrastructure here, unlike a preserved castle.
Where this château is
Kirchdorf an der Amper · Landkreis Freising · Bayern
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Address
85414 Kirchdorf an der Amper
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Protection status unknown
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Frequently asked
- What remains of the Turmhügel Hirschbach today?
- Only a barely recognizable earthen mound survives, no structure remains standing.
- Where is the Turmhügel Hirschbach located?
- It lies just northeast of the St. Pankratius chapel in Hirschbach, part of Kirchdorf an der Amper in the Landkreis Freising, Bavaria.
- Can the Turmhügel Hirschbach be visited like a regular castle?
- No, there is no building or visitor facility, only a mound of earth to be observed.
- From which period does this fortification date?
- It is a high medieval motte, now vanished except for its earthen mound.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
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