Burg Natternberg

The castle remains include a southeast corner tower with nine-meter square foundation and sections of protective walls on Natternberg hill at 375 meters elevation.

First documented in 1145 as residence of Hartwig von Natternberg, the castle passed to Wittelsbachers in 1242 after the Counts of Bogen family line ended.

Archaeological excavations in 1997 revealed foundations of a Romanesque church attached to the southern castle wall, indicating religious importance of the structure.

The ruins remain accessible through forest paths from Mettenuferstrasse or via Schlossbergweg from the Natternberg settlement area during daylight hours.

Duke Heinrich the Natternberger resided in this castle until 1333, when he died from complications of an untreated leg injury.

Location: Deggendorf

Address: Nähe Natternberg

GPS coordinates: 48.82541,12.91166

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:15