Burg Möhringen

Burg Möhringen was a fortified residence with a square tower measuring about 10.5 meters per side and thick walls around 3 meters strong. Today only the foundation walls remain visible beneath the ground at this Möhringen location near Stuttgart.

The fortress arose in the 12th century under the Lords of Möhringen, who served as vassals of the Counts of Calw. Destruction by Welf VI came before 1180, marking the end of this local fortification.

The site carries the name Burgäcker near Spitalhof chapel, where visitors can still sense the medieval military structure woven into Stuttgart's landscape today. This place shows how local noble families made their power visible through fortifications.

The site sits in the Möhringen district at coordinates 48°45' North and 9°8' East, with foundations visible from nearby streets. Since no structures rise above ground, a visit works best for those interested in imagining the medieval past.

The site was documented by researcher Hartwig Zürn and ranks among Stuttgart's important medieval defensive works. Its underground location makes it a hidden witness to regional defense history that few visitors discover.

Location: Stuttgart

GPS coordinates: 48.74200,9.13361

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:24