Schloss Reuth

Schloss Reuth is a two-story castle structure positioned on a western spur extending into the Heinbach valley, topped by a distinctive round tower with a domed roof. The building displays the typical layout of a fortified estate with a central keep and characteristic defensive features.

The estate was first documented in 1337 as a property of the Trautenberg family and later transferred through marriage to Georg Friedrich von Unruh in 1602. It subsequently passed to the Sparneck family, under whom the property continued to develop.

The location bears the name of its early inhabitants and reflects through its layout how a noble family lived on such an estate. The grounds and gardens show what daily life and routines looked like for residents over time.

The inner courtyard is open for visitors to view the exterior of the structure, though the rest of the castle remains private property of the Podewils family. It is best to view the architecture from outside and photograph the round tower from different angles.

Around 1742, a brewery was established on the castle grounds that evolved from small domestic operations into a commercial enterprise under the Sparneck family's management. This brewing operation became an important economic activity for the estate and made use of local resources.

Location: Reuth bei Erbendorf

Address: Hauptstraße 22,Hauptstraße 24

GPS coordinates: 49.84271,12.11895

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22