Schloss, Castle in Kunreuth, Germany

Schloss Kunreuth is a stone castle on the northwestern edge of the village, featuring rectangular wings and remnants of an older defensive moat. The structure displays building features from different periods due to reconstructions following past damage.

The castle was first documented in 1409 as a fief held from the Bishopric of Bamberg. Destructions in 1525 and 1553 led to reconstructions that shaped its current form.

From 1558 the castle was rebuilt as a Ganerbenburg, a joint inheritance castle held by the whole Egloffstein lineage, which explains why it served several branches at once. The counts and freiherren von und zu Egloffstein still own it; it housed their family archives and now accommodates apartments and offices.

The castle is privately owned by the Egloffstein family and not freely accessible to visitors. Those interested in viewing the property should inquire in advance about any available tours or special visiting opportunities.

The monument in the forecourt honours Count Albert Dietrich Gottfried von Egloffstein, the first count of the House of Egloffstein. The family still owns the castle today and long kept its archives there; the building now holds apartments and offices.