Schloss Treschklingen, château
Schloss Treschklingen is a two-story manor house built in the classical style with white plaster walls and a hipped roof. A staircase with rounded windows was added to the courtyard side in 1832, giving the simply maintained building much of its current character.
The building was constructed in 1802 as an administrative house after an earlier water castle from 1588 had been destroyed. The site played a role across centuries in the life of the von Gemmingen noble family, who farmed the land and managed the estate.
The building sits at the edge of the village, positioned between a main road and a church, making it a familiar landmark for locals. Its plain design reflects the practical life of estate managers rather than the grandeur one might expect from noble houses.
The building is now privately owned and visible only from outside; visitors should respect the privacy of residents. Its location in Bad Rappenau allows for a peaceful walk through the quiet area surrounded by fields and small woods.
In 1886 fires on the grounds were set by an eleven-year-old boy who later disappeared to America. Beneath the building, archaeologists found remains of an earlier water castle built on wooden piles, of which only traces remain today.
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