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Turmhügel Rüssenbach, Ebermannstadt

Rüssenbach Castle

Ebermannstadt

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Where
Ebermannstadt

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Turmhügel Rüssenbach stands in Ebermannstadt (Landkreis Forchheim), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Rüssenbach motte, known in German as Turmhügel Rüssenbach, is a levelled 12th century earthwork site standing above the village of Rüssenbach, part of the market town of Ebermannstadt in Bavaria. First documented in 1129 as a seat of the Stiebar von Buttenheim family, this moated stronghold was destroyed in 1525 during the Peasants' War. No above ground structure remains today, only the shape of the mound marks where the castle once stood.

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What to know

  • No standing structure remains, only the shape of the ground still marks the former motte.
  • The site lies outdoors, on rising ground north of the village of Rüssenbach.
  • There are no set opening hours or admission fees, access depends on the terrain itself.
  • The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
  • The visit suits those interested in history and archaeological remains rather than visitors expecting a built monument.

Where this château is

Ebermannstadt · Landkreis Forchheim · Bayern

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Address

Q5H9+V8, 91320 Ebermannstadt

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction
12th century

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Frequently asked

Are there any ruins left at Rüssenbach Castle?
No, nothing has survived above ground, only the shape of the terrain marks the former motte.
How old is Rüssenbach Castle?
It dates from the 12th century and was first documented in 1129.
Who originally held the castle?
The Stiebar von Buttenheim family are recorded as its occupants.
Why did the castle disappear?
It was destroyed in 1525 during the Peasants' War.
Where exactly is Rüssenbach Castle located?
It lies north of the village of Rüssenbach, in the market town of Ebermannstadt, Landkreis Forchheim, Bavaria.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Forchheim

From the same period — 12e siècle