Burg Streichenberg, Medieval castle in Gemmingen, Germany.

Burg Streichenberg sits on a low mountain spur behind Schloss Schomberg and features thick defensive walls alongside Renaissance portals from the 16th century. The remaining structures form a connected ensemble that reflects different building phases.

The castle was probably built between 1282 and 1287 by Swicker von Gemmingen, a royal landvogt in Wimpfen, as the fourth castle of the Gemmingen family. It was first mentioned in 1331 and passed through the Göler von Ravensburg and von Enzberg families. In 1448 Wilhelm IV von Angelach bought it for 3300 gulden and spent 500 more on new buildings; in 1560 it was sold to Philipp von Neipperg for 33,000 gulden.

The name Streichenberg comes from the hill spur where the castle stands, and the castle was first mentioned in a document in 1331. The mill below the castle is recorded from 1376. The castle later served as a farm until the 1960s, and part of the complex is now used for housing and businesses.

The remains are accessible via marked pathways and sit near Schloss Schomberg. Wear comfortable shoes, as the path climbs the mountain spur and the ground can be uneven.

The keep was partially rebuilt in later periods, creating an unusual mix of original stones and later repairs. These layers tell the story of centuries of use and adaptation to new needs.