Burgruine Berneck mit Buschelkapelle

Burgruine Berneck is a medieval fortress with two concentric moats and overgrown wall sections that still outline its original form. A small chapel stands within the ruins and shapes how the site appears to visitors today.

The fortress was built around 1250 and first recorded in 1288 under Count Konrad of Kirchberg's rule. It was abandoned by the mid-14th century and gradually became the ruin seen today.

Inside the chapel built within the ruins stands a life-sized Madonna statue from the 1700s that draws visitors seeking spiritual connection. The building shows how this place remained meaningful to local people even after the fortress itself was abandoned.

The ruins are accessible via a marked Alb Association path that starts just a few minutes walk from the nearest settlement. This short walk makes the site easy to reach for visitors of all abilities.

The inner courtyard measures roughly 50 by 40 meters, while the entire fortress grounds span about 70 by 70 meters at 746 meters elevation. These dimensions reveal how compact this medieval installation was despite its importance as a defensive structure.

Location: Deggingen

GPS coordinates: 48.58990,9.73131

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:25