Ruin Hohenbodman

Ruin Hohenbodman is a castle site in Owingen featuring a stone keep that rises 37 meters high. The tower measures about 28 meters across on the outside with a thick core inside, designed to help defenders withstand attacks from medieval enemies.

The castle was built in the late 1100s by the Lords of Bodman to protect the surrounding lands. It was destroyed by fire in 1642 when Konrad Widerholt's troops set it ablaze during the Thirty Years' War conflict.

The name derives from the Bodman noble family who held power in this region for centuries. Visitors today can experience the ruins as a reminder of how such fortified structures shaped daily life and territorial control in medieval times.

The site is open to visitors but expect uneven ground and steep sections that require careful footing and attention. There are no facilities on location, so it helps to bring water and wear shoes with good grip before arriving at the ruins.

The tower entrance sits eight meters above ground level, which made it difficult for attackers to force their way inside. This design was common in castles of that time and shows how builders planned defense into every part of the structure.