Schloss Asch, Architectural heritage monument in Moosburg an der Isar, Germany
Schloss Asch is a three-story castle with a half-hipped roof located at the base of Westerberg near the old town of Moosburg an der Isar. The building once served as a residence for local nobility and remains a recognizable landmark in the surrounding landscape.
Wolf von Asch, a princely advisor and game warden from Landshut, purchased the property in 1541 and had the massive building constructed with a surrounding water moat. The estate remained the ancestral seat of the Asch family until 1883, shaping the region for several centuries.
The castle served as the ancestral seat of the Lords of Asch until 1883, representing the architectural traditions of Bavarian nobility through its design.
The castle can be viewed from the outside and is located near Moosburg, making it easily accessible by public transportation. The hillside location offers various angles and pathways from which to observe the building.
In 2014, researchers discovered a 250-meter-long secret tunnel connecting Moosburg to the castle, built around 1510 using professional masonry techniques. This underground passage demonstrates the engineering capabilities of the period and the strategic connections between the estate and the town.
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