Yburg Castle, Medieval castle ruins near Baden-Baden, Germany.
Yburg is a castle ruin situated in the heights above Baden-Baden, featuring a restored tower and defensive walls that define the grounds. Old linden trees grow across the expansive property, creating green spaces between the stone remains.
Construction began in the late 12th century as a border fortress for a regional territory. Over subsequent centuries, it served various purposes before eventually becoming a ruin.
Sculptures throughout the grounds depict creatures from regional folklore and tales, which visitors encounter while walking the property. These artworks give the place a personal character and tell stories connected to the area.
The site is accessible via hiking trails in the surrounding area, and the restored tower offers views of the surrounding landscape. An on-site restaurant provides a place to rest and enjoy local food.
The site is known from local accounts of hidden practices that took place here in earlier centuries, passed down in regional stories. These tales give the place a mysterious quality in visitors' minds.
Location: Baden-Baden
GPS coordinates: 48.73060,8.20028
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:40
Baden-Württemberg offers a wide range of destinations beyond the usual routes. The region includes medieval castle ruins such as Hohentwiel, Hohenbaden, and Yburg, medieval monasteries like Maulbronn and Alpirsbach, and palaces such as Lichtenstein and Weikersheim. Geological formations shape the landscape: the Blautopf displays a karst spring with distinctive water color, the Wutach Gorge cuts through limestone layers, and Wimsen Cave lies in the Danube Valley. Numerous waterfalls including Urach Falls and Menzenschwand Falls complement the natural offerings. The region combines historical and contemporary elements. The Wildline suspension bridge spans the Enz Valley, the Rottweil Test Tower serves as an elevator testing facility and viewing platform, and the historic Sauschwänzlebahn railway runs on a track featuring loops and tunnels. Parks such as Hohenheim Gardens and Rosenstein Park offer botanical collections. The market square in Freudenstadt displays typical Black Forest architecture, and the Neubulach Silver Mine provides insights into historic mining operations. These destinations allow detailed exploration of the region's nature, history, and engineering.
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