Ruine Engelburg

Engelburg is a medieval castle ruin located on a hilltop in Stuttgart's Mühlhausen district. The remaining stone walls show the solid construction methods used to create a defensive stronghold.

The site began as a fortified hilltop over 1000 years ago, then was rebuilt as a castle in the late 1200s. It was destroyed in the early 1300s and has remained abandoned since.

The name comes from a noble family that once ruled here. Today visitors can see at these ruins how people lived in medieval times and protected what they owned.

The site sits on a hilltop that is reachable on foot with a moderate walk from nearby parking. Wear sturdy shoes as the path crosses grass and uneven ground.

Despite its small size, this hilltop has been valued as a viewpoint for centuries and played a larger role in the region than its tiny footprint suggests. The elevated location gave it strategic importance that went beyond the physical structure itself.

Location: Stuttgart

Inception: 700

GPS coordinates: 48.84320,9.22815

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:23