Ödenburg

Ödenburg is a castle ruin on Spitzberg Mountain near Tübingen, located on a ridge at approximately 427 meters elevation. The preserved remains consist of foundation walls and scattered stones that indicate the former extent of the fortification.

The castle was destroyed in 1291 by Albrecht von Hohenberg, but was rebuilt a year later by Count Gottfried I of Böblingen. Its abandonment came in 1310, only two decades after its reconstruction.

The name Ödenburg comes from Old High German and refers to the abandoned nature of the place. Visitors can understand why this name was chosen when walking among the sparse remains today.

The site is reachable via a forest path that branches from the main trail behind Spitzberg's summit and leads to a memorial stone. Visitors should expect uneven ground and limited visibility of remains.

Between 1907 and 1914, the grounds housed a private zoo operated by entrepreneur Eugen Mannheim. An attached restaurant served visitors to this unusual establishment.

Location: Tübingen

GPS coordinates: 48.50710,9.02726

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:28