Schloss Hueb, building in Mettmach, Austria
Schloss Hueb is a three-story building standing on a hillside in Mettmach with a distinctive roof structure called a Schopfwalmdach. The structure shows its age today with an overgrown courtyard and deteriorating elements, though the main entrance still displays carved dates and family coats of arms that reveal details about its past inhabitants.
The castle is first recorded in 1485 when Laczarus Ellrechinger confirmed its existence, then passed to the Dachsberg family through marriage and was built by Rudolph von Dachsberg on the hillside. Over subsequent centuries it changed hands between the Wartenberg, Frankinger, von Handel families and others, eventually coming under the ownership of writer Anton Schott in the early 1900s.
The name Hueb refers to the hilltop where the castle stands, connecting the building to its landscape. Inside, a small chapel contains a stone tablet with inscribed names and dates of former owners and residents, offering a personal glimpse into the people who lived here across different periods.
The castle is easily accessible by car with parking available nearby and straightforward access. The building is wheelchair accessible and can be viewed from the outside, as it operates as a protected monument rather than as a museum or public attraction with organized tours or events.
The year 1610 is carved directly into the stone above the main entrance, providing a rare clue about a significant building period in its history. Two family coats of arms accompany this date, including one bearing the name of Sabina Dachsberg, born Herzham, which reveals personal connections between the owning families and remains visible to this day.
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