Burg Blumegg, Medieval castle in Stühlingen, Germany

Burg Blumegg is a castle standing on an isolated limestone needle at the edge of cliffs above Wutach Gorge, roughly 630 meters above sea level. The remaining stone structures sit on a steep rocky outcrop that visitors can reach through marked trails from the town of Stühlingen.

The structure was first documented in 1292 when someone named Heinricus in Blumenegge appeared in records. It transformed from a functioning castle into ruins between 1417 and 1420.

The nearby rock formation known as Lunzistein or Brautfelsen carries stories from local tradition that visitors still hear from people in the area. These tales give the site meaning beyond its physical stones.

The site is reachable on foot from Stühlingen through clearly marked trails, though the climb becomes steep. Wear sturdy shoes and be ready for changing weather conditions at this elevation.

The free-standing rock tower near the castle is called Lunzistein or Brautfelsen and is the subject of a local legend; it is a separate formation from the rock needle that carries the castle ruins. The castle itself is first recorded in 1292 with a Heinricus in Blumenegge, and by 1420 it was already described as a Burgstall, a deserted castle site.