Burgruine Haltenberg, Castle ruin and observation tower in Scheuring, Germany
Burgruine Haltenberg is a castle ruin with a round keep built from large Nagelfluh blocks, standing about 18 meters high with walls roughly 2 meters thick. The tower sits on a hilltop above the Lech river and offers views across the surrounding landscape from its top.
The castle was founded around 1260 by Konrad von Haldenberg, a Staufer ministerial who built the fortress on the banks of the Lech river. In 1612, it was transformed into a hunting lodge under Duke Maximilian, shifting its role from a military stronghold to a place of noble leisure.
The site is named after its founder and today serves as a quiet place where visitors can explore the structure without modern distractions. The ruin feels like a silent monument that preserves the past and invites walkers to reflect on earlier times.
The ruin sits between Scheuring and Kaufering and is accessible to visitors, with the tower open on Sundays and public holidays. It is worth wearing comfortable shoes, as the path to the ruin goes through hilly terrain.
The fortress features a double moat system that separates the structure from the high Lech riverbank on three sides. This elaborate defense setup shows how carefully the original construction was planned.
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