Schneeburg, Medieval castle ruin on Schönberg, Germany.
Schneeburg is a castle ruin on Schönberg near Ebringen, Germany. The remains show the foundation walls of a rectangular fortress with a preserved corner tower on the northwestern side.
The castle was first mentioned in 1312 under Friedrich von Hornberg's ownership. In 1349 it passed to the Abbey of Saint Gall through feudal agreements in the region.
The ruins show how castles were built in the 13th century, with a rectangular layout and defensive moat. Visitors can see today how the walls were arranged and what rooms once existed.
The ruin sits on a steep, uneven hilltop; the moat is deepest on the north side and absent on the steep east side. Sturdy footwear helps on the rocky paths. In 2023 two concrete blocks were anchored at the foot of the tower to stabilize the rock, so some areas may be fenced off.
The northwestern corner of the structure rises several meters high and shows windows from multiple stories. This corner offers views across the surrounding landscape and gives a rare impression of the original building's vertical structure.
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