Burg Treuchtlingen

Burg Treuchtlingen is a medieval castle ruin perched on a rocky hill with remaining walls and a tower. The structures display traditional German defensive architecture featuring Romanesque elements visible in the stonework.

The castle was built in the 12th century to serve as a strategic stronghold for local nobility. It controlled important trade routes through the Bavarian countryside and influenced regional power dynamics for centuries.

The castle grounds host an annual festival at the end of June with medieval activities and period costumes that bring the past to life. Visitors experience traditional celebrations that connect the site to local heritage and community memory.

The ruins are accessible on weekends when visitors can climb the tower for better views of the area. A Local History Museum nearby displays artifacts from archaeological excavations that help explain the site's past.

Interpretive signs throughout the ruins explain the original layout and defensive strategy of the fortress. These markers help visitors understand how the medieval builders designed the structure to protect against attacks.

Location: Treuchtlingen

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Address: Alte Burg

GPS coordinates: 48.95690,10.90278

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:06