Burg Degenberg, Medieval castle ruins in Schwarzach, Germany
Burg Degenberg was a castle in the Schwarzach area with stone ruins that sit along a southern ridge at heights ranging from 560 to 595 meters. The scattered remains show how the stronghold once occupied multiple structures across the mountainside.
The site was first recorded in 1186 under the name of Hugo de Tegernberch as its owner. The castle served as the family seat of the Degenbergs until armies destroyed it during the Böckler War in 1469.
Saint George Chapel sat at the heart of the castle complex and showed a mix of Romanesque and Gothic styles that reflected the faith of its residents. The chapel shaped the spiritual life of those who lived here across many centuries.
Entry is free and the location is easy to access, with five parking spaces at the mountain base. Visitors should wear good shoes since the ruins spread across uneven terrain on the hillside.
After the destruction in 1469, the Degenberg family signed an agreement in 1473 to never rebuild any fortification on this mountain. This pledge has kept the site free from modern development and preserved the ruins as they fell.
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