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Vergessene Burg, Alzenau

Vergessene Burg

Alzenau

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Alzenau

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Vergessene Burg stands in Alzenau (Landkreis Aschaffenburg), in Bavaria, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Vergessene Burg marks the remains of a former hilltop castle in the Bavarian Spessart, in the Krebsbach valley southeast of Alzenau. All that survives today is an earthen mound and a circular rampart, with no standing structures. Its name, meaning the forgotten castle, reflects how long the site went unnoticed before being examined. Visitors come here more for the woodland setting and archaeological interest than for any visible architecture.

What to know

  • No walls or towers remain standing, only an earthen mound and a circular rampart mark the former castle site.
  • The location lies in woodland, in the Krebsbach valley, away from the usual tourist routes.
  • There are no opening hours or admission fees since this is an open-air site with no visitor facilities.
  • Sturdy footwear is advisable given the wooded, hilly terrain of the Spessart.
  • The nearby Randenburg site lies about 200 meters away and can be visited on the same walk.

Where this château is

Alzenau · Landkreis Aschaffenburg · Bayern

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Address

Unnamed Road, 63755 Alzenau

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Vergessene Burg today?
Only an earthen mound and a circular rampart survive, no buildings remain.
Why is it called the Vergessene Burg?
The name, meaning forgotten castle, comes from the fact that the site went unnoticed for a long time before being studied by archaeologists.
How old is the Vergessene Burg?
Excavations date its occupation between the 10th and 14th centuries, with a first mention in 976.
Can the Vergessene Burg be visited freely?
Yes, it is an outdoor site with no opening hours or entrance fees, reached by a walk through the forest.

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Sources

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

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