Gutenburg

Gutenburg is a castle ruin in the southern Black Forest area of Waldshut-Tiengen with preserved wall sections and a distinctive ring-shaped outer fortification. The remaining structures show various periods of medieval construction techniques with visible foundations and earthwork patterns.

The castle began as a defensive structure around the 10th century built by the Abbey of St. Gallen and was later expanded by noble families. It went through several building phases that reflect changing control and evolving medieval fortification methods.

The site reflects how people in medieval Baden-Württemberg built their strongholds to protect themselves and their lands. The arrangement of walls and structures shows the defensive thinking and daily life of that era.

The site is easy to reach and allows visitors to explore the preserved walls and fortifications from accessible vantage points. Its location on elevated ground offers views of the surrounding Black Forest landscape and remains manageable for most people.

Archaeological digs beneath the castle gateway uncovered prehistoric bone remains and a bronze axe, showing that people used this ground long before the fortress was built. These findings suggest the location had a history spanning thousands of years before any fortification was constructed.