Burg Frauenberg, Medieval castle ruins in Bodman-Ludwigshafen, Germany
Burg Frauenberg was a 13th-century fortified structure built on a rocky spur on the north-facing slope, about 650 meters southwest of Bodman, overlooking Überlinger See. The stone remains visible today show the castle's original position and give a sense of how it was once laid out.
The fortress was built in the 13th century by the Lords of Bodman and shaped the region for generations. Lightning struck and destroyed much of it in 1307, causing the deaths of several members of the noble family.
After 1308, a chapel was built here and donated to the Cistercian monastery of Salem, transforming the ruins into a religious site. This change shows how the family gave new meaning to the place following its destruction.
Visitors can reach the ruins by hiking trails from Bodman, with parking available near the Bisonstube Bodenwald restaurant. The site is freely accessible year-round, and the walk is easy to moderate depending on which starting point you choose.
Records tell of a one-year-old child who survived the 1307 disaster when his nurse threw him out of a window in a kettle. This unusual story is one of the most remarkable details of this family tragedy.
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