Burg Schenkenstein, Medieval castle ruins in Aufhausen, Germany.
The castle ruins stand on a rocky spur at 573 meters above sea level, surrounded by three filled moats and defensive walls.
Built in 1230 by Bishop Hartmann von Augsburg, the castle changed ownership between noble families until farmers destroyed it during the 1525 Peasants' War.
The castle served as the seat of the noble family de Lapide, with records of Konrad von Stein appearing in documents from 1138 to 1152.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through forest paths, with the final approach requiring a climb on steep unpaved terrain.
The round tower measures 16 meters in height with an 8-meter outer diameter, featuring an entrance positioned 6 meters above ground level.
Location: Aufhausen (Bopfingen)
GPS coordinates: 48.85580,10.31920
Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:45
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