Burg Bodman, Medieval castle ruins in Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Germany.
The stone ruins stand at 627 meters above sea level on the Bodenwald ridge, presenting views across Lake Überlingen and the surrounding landscape.
The castle, built between 1309 and 1332, replaced an earlier structure destroyed by lightning in 1307, which caused the death of several Bodman family members.
The preservation of these ruins stems from an 1851 will by Sigmund Freiherr von und zu Bodman, ensuring the site remains a regional heritage landmark.
Visitors reach the castle through hiking trails starting at Wassertürmle in Bodman or via an alternative route near Bisonstube Bodenwald with parking facilities.
The infant Johannes survived the 1307 castle disaster when his nurse saved him by throwing him from a window in a large kettle.
Location: Bodman-Ludwigshafen
GPS coordinates: 47.79523,9.04390
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:32
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