Schloss Wildenberg, Castle and architectural heritage monument in Wildenberg, Germany.
Schloss Wildenberg is a medieval castle with a preserved ring wall and a diagonal bergfried tower positioned on the hillside. The tower was built strategically to oversee the entire fortification from its elevated location.
The lords of Dürn began construction between 1180 and 1200, with Conrad I of Dürn directing the main building phase in 1216. The structure was later damaged by an earthquake in 1356 and finally destroyed during the German Peasants' War in 1525.
The castle walls display over 50 identified mason's marks that reveal construction methods shared with other fortifications across the region. These marks tell the story of the workers who built it.
The castle sits on a hillside and requires some physical effort to reach, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Visitors should come prepared for changing weather conditions typical of the Bavarian countryside.
The ruins today remain in fragmented condition, with the ring wall and bergfried as main remnants visible to visitors from a nearby hiking trail. These remains reveal how defensively the original structure was designed.
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