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Turmhügel Katzbach, Waldmünchen

Turmhügel Katzbach

Waldmünchen

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Waldmünchen

Turmhügel Katzbach stands in Waldmünchen (Landkreis Cham), in Bavaria, Germany. Recorded dating: 11th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Turmhügel Katzbach marks the site of a former medieval hilltop castle rising eleven metres above the Katzbach stream, at the western edge of the Katzbach district of Waldmünchen. Nothing stands above ground today: it is a vanished castle site, recognisable from its trapezoidal platform and the remains of a transverse ditch that was filled in around the early twentieth century. A stone keep once stood on a rocky spur at the southern tip of the enclosure. This is a destination for those drawn to archaeological remains rather than dramatic ruins.

What to know

  • No standing structures remain: the site appears as a raised, still legible earthwork.
  • Access is outdoors and unrestricted, as this is an open-air archaeological site with no opening hours or admission fee.
  • The ground is sloped and uneven, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
  • The visit mainly suits those interested in local medieval history or field archaeology.
  • No information is available on visit duration, fees, or accessibility.

Where this château is

Waldmünchen · Landkreis Cham · Bayern

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Address

Waldmünchen, Landkreis Cham

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Period of construction
11th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Turmhügel Katzbach today?
No visible structures survive, only the shape of the terrain with its platform and traces of a former ditch.
Who built this castle?
It was built in the early 12th century by the lords of Katzbach, a ministerial family serving the margraves of Cham, later passing to the lords of Geigant.
Why did the castle disappear?
It was abandoned after 1417 and is thought to have been destroyed during the Hussite Wars.
Can the site be visited freely?
The site is outdoors with no known opening hours or admission fee.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Mérimée register.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Cham

From the same period — 11e siècle

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