Burg Reichenberg

Burg Reichenberg is a stone fortress that sits on a hilltop near Oppenweiler in Baden-Württemberg and has shaped the landscape for centuries. Stone walls form a connected system, and several towers along with living and storage areas show how such a complex operated in medieval times.

The fortress was founded in the 1230s by Margrave Hermann V of Baden and served as a center for managing and controlling the territory. For centuries it remained an important point of power in the region.

The name reflects the historical reach of the territory, and today visitors can see how the structure on the hilltop demonstrates control over the surrounding lands. The solid construction shows how power and agriculture were connected in the past.

Those wanting to visit should check in advance whether a tour or visit is possible, as there are restrictions in place. It is best to plan the visit on a weekday and find out information before traveling.

The fortress was once connected to an important figure in German literature, when the son of playwright Friedrich Schiller worked there as a forest ranger. This link to German intellectual history shows how such castles continued to attract people in later times.

Location: Oppenweiler

Inception: 1230

Opening Hours: "only after registration"; Holidays off

GPS coordinates: 48.99154,9.46041

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01