Burg Rettenberg, Medieval castle ruins in Rettenberg, Germany.
The stone remnants of Burg Rettenberg stand at 1020 meters elevation on the northern ridge of Rottach Mountain, offering views over the Illertal valley.
First documented in 1130 with Adelprecht de Rotinberch, the castle belonged to the Lords of Rettenberg until 1350, when it passed to the Diocese of Augsburg.
The castle structure reveals medieval building techniques, including walls made of Nagelfluh blocks and distinctive herringbone masonry from the 13th century.
Located 600 meters northwest of Großdorf village, the archaeological site remains closed since 2013 due to potential rock falls from the structure.
The castle includes two preserved latrine consoles at its western corner and maintains visible evidence of extensive renovation work conducted in 1534.
Location: Rettenberg
Address: Viehweid
GPS coordinates: 47.61720,10.32830
Latest update: March 11, 2025 14:00
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