Sausenburg Castle, Medieval fortress ruins near Kandern, Germany
The castle stands at 665 meters elevation on a hill between Sitzenkirch and Malsburg-Marzell, featuring remaining circular ramparts and tower sections.
Built in 1246 by the Counts von Hachberg, the castle served as a residence until French Marshal de Créquy's forces destroyed it in 1678.
The fortress marked the beginning of the Markgräflerland region when Badenweiler, Rötteln, and Sausenberg territories merged under single control in 1444.
Visitors can access the castle ruins through marked hiking trails maintained by the Black Forest Association and the State Building Construction Office.
The castle's original inhabitants moved to Rötteln Castle in 1316 but kept control through advocates who remained at Sausenburg.
Location: Kandern
Inception: 1246
GPS coordinates: 47.73795,7.68920
Latest update: March 8, 2025 00:09
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