Tudoburg, Medieval castle ruin near Eigeltingen, Germany
Tudoburg is a castle ruin sitting at 615 meters in elevation, surrounded by three deep valleys that provided natural defense. The site contains an inner fortification and an outer bailey with an open meadow that remains accessible to visitors today.
The fortress was built between 1050 and 1150 by the Lords of Honstetten under its original name Harperg. It later became known as Tudoburg after Tuto von Wagenhausen, who had ties to the site.
The name comes from Tuto von Wagenhausen, an early owner whose memory is preserved in what the fortress is called today. Visitors can see the open meadow in the outer bailey where local people gather for barbecues and community events.
Three marked hiking trails lead to the ruins, ranging from 7 to 20 kilometers in length and suited to different skill levels. Your choice of route depends on how much time you have and your hiking experience.
A V-shaped double moat separates the inner fortress from the outer bailey, creating an unusual defensive feature that catches visitors by surprise. This structure shows how carefully early builders planned the defenses of this hilltop location.
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