Burg Neuenburg, Medieval castle ruins in Durach, Germany.
Burg Neuenburg is a castle ruin on a forested hilltop near Durach, featuring stone wall fragments and a partially preserved defensive tower. The site follows the natural topography and contains several building foundations across the castle plateau.
The castle was built after 1300 as a fortification for the Lords of Sulzberg and passed to the Schellenberg family in 1380. The site served as an important control point in the regional chain of medieval fortifications in the area.
The castle's name refers to its position in the landscape south of Immenstadt. Visitors can observe today how the medieval defensive architecture was integrated into the natural hillside terrain.
The ruins sit on a forested hill and are reachable on foot, with sturdy shoes recommended due to uneven terrain. The site is best visited during dry weather, as the climb can become slippery.
Archaeological excavations in 1992 uncovered traces of a blast shaft, showing that parts of the structure were deliberately demolished. This destruction detail reveals the violent end of the castle rather than simple decay over time.
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