What remains of the Turmhügel Obersenftenberg today?

Only an artificial mound, a ditch and two circular earthen ramparts survive, no wall or building has been preserved.

Can visitors access the Turmhügel Obersenftenberg freely?

Yes, the site has no set hours or admission fee since it is an open-air archaeological area.

When was the Burg Obersenftenberg built?

The motte was likely erected in the 12th century and was abandoned after 1383.

Why was the Burg Obersenftenberg abandoned?

After its lands passed to the Bishopric of Bamberg in the 14th century, the castle apparently fell into disrepair and is no longer mentioned after 1383.

Turmhügel Obersenftenberg

Buttenheim

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No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Buttenheim

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Turmhügel Obersenftenberg stands in Buttenheim (Landkreis Bamberg), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Turmhügel Obersenftenberg is the surviving remnant of a medieval motte perched on a rocky spur above the village of Senftenberg, now part of Buttenheim in the Landkreis Bamberg. No structure still stands, but a mound roughly seven metres high remains, ringed by ditches and earthworks still legible in the terrain. What visitors find is essentially a piece of military topography: a fortified plateau split into two levels, a cross ditch, and remnants of banks that once guarded the approach.

What to know

This is an open-air archaeological site, with no standing building or wall.
The ground is a wooded spur requiring a climb on foot.
There are no set opening hours or admission fees, access to the site is free.
The site is protected as a Bodendenkmal, so the earthworks should not be disturbed.
Sturdy footwear is advisable, as the terrain is uneven and partly sloped.

Where this château is

Buttenheim · Landkreis Bamberg · Bayern

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Address

Buttenheim, Landkreis Bamberg

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Turmhügel Obersenftenberg today?: Only an artificial mound, a ditch and two circular earthen ramparts survive, no wall or building has been preserved.
Can visitors access the Turmhügel Obersenftenberg freely?: Yes, the site has no set hours or admission fee since it is an open-air archaeological area.
When was the Burg Obersenftenberg built?: The motte was likely erected in the 12th century and was abandoned after 1383.
Why was the Burg Obersenftenberg abandoned?: After its lands passed to the Bishopric of Bamberg in the 14th century, the castle apparently fell into disrepair and is no longer mentioned after 1383.