Ministerialenburg

Ministerialenburg is a medieval castle near Burgpreppach featuring stone walls and defensive structures characteristic of Bavarian fortifications from that era. The layout shows how such noble residences were organized with distinct areas for living, defense, and administrative functions.

The castle was built as a residence for ministeriales, a class of administrators who managed estates and performed military duties for higher-ranking nobles. It reflects an important period in medieval Bavarian social structure and how power was distributed.

The castle reflects how a special group of administrators called ministeriales lived and organized their power in the medieval region. The placement within the landscape shows how these officials demonstrated their status and authority to surrounding communities.

Access is from the village of Burgpreppach following marked paths, with guided tours available during opening hours. Wear sturdy footwear and check current conditions before visiting, as the terrain can be uneven.

Excavations have revealed remains from early medieval settlements underneath the site, showing how the area was inhabited before the castle was built. These findings offer clues about construction methods and daily life from that distant period.