Ruine Schilteck

Ruine Schilteck is a castle site set high above the Schramberg Valley at 520 meters elevation, where visitors can see the remains of a square fortress with a keep built from dressed stone and inner defensive walls. The location offers views over the surrounding land, and a preserved moat on the mountain side still shows the structure of the original defense system.

The castle was founded around 1200 under the Dukes of Teck and first appears in written records in 1225. After this beginning, the site changed hands multiple times until the late 15th century.

The castle was the seat of the Lords of Schilteck, who ruled over the region and monitored the valleys from this vantage point. Today the ruins still speak of the family's former power.

The site is freely accessible and has been maintained by a local association since 1953. Visitors should wear sturdy footwear for exploring the uneven terrain and allow time to enjoy the views and examine the castle structures in detail.

The ruins were part of a larger defense network with nearby fortresses such as Klingenburg and Schloss Schiltach, which together secured the region. These three castles worked as a coordinated system to control the valleys and trade routes.