Burgruine Rottenburg, Medieval castle ruins in Buch in Tirol, Austria.
Burgruine Rottenburg is a medieval castle ruin standing on a rocky forest hill with stone walls, towers, and structural elements from different periods. The site includes foundations of four shell towers, upper floor sections with tuff stone brackets, and the later-added Notburga Chapel.
The castle was first documented in 1149 and belonged to the Rottenburg family until 1411, when a feud with Duke Friedrich IV led to its destruction. After this destruction, the structure fell into ruin while the chapel was built much later as a memorial.
The Notburga Chapel stands among the ruins, built in the 1950s and decorated with frescoes by Carl Rieder and a crucifix by Hans Buchgschwenter. The site blends medieval history with religious devotion in a simple way.
The ruins are reached by hiking paths through the forest at a comfortable pace. Wear sturdy footwear since the ground is uneven and paths can become slippery when wet.
The site is deeply connected to Saint Notburga, who worked as a maid for the Lords of Rottenburg, and she is particularly venerated here. Her life in this castle and her later canonization give this location a pilgrimage character with personal significance.
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