Ruine Waldau

Ruine Waldau is a castle with standing stone walls and towers positioned on elevated ground in the Black Forest region of Baden-Württemberg. The remains display the construction methods and defensive techniques used in medieval times.

The castle was built in the medieval period and served as a strategic fortification overlooking the surrounding valleys and trade routes. Its structures show different construction phases that document its development across several centuries.

The ruins remain a local landmark that shapes how people see the Black Forest landscape around them. Visitors from the region often come to feel connected to the medieval past of their homeland.

The ruins are accessible via marked hiking trails winding through the Black Forest, with parking areas at the trail starting points. The site is best explored on foot, especially if you want to enjoy the surroundings and the views.

The walls contain traces of different construction periods that show how the castle changed over the centuries. These architectural layers tell the story of how the structure was gradually expanded and adapted.

Location: Buchenberg

GPS coordinates: 48.15630,8.41416

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:25