Forgotten History
Burg Fürsteneck (Butschbach)
Butschbach, Germany
Fürsteneck Castle is the ruin of a hilltop castle south of the Rench on a 278 meter high mountain nose at the exit of the Bottenau Valley in the districts of Butschbach and Bottenau in the municipality of Oberkirch in the Ortenaukreis in Baden-Württemberg. The castle was built at the end of the 12th century by the Counts of Zähringen and mentioned as “castrum” in 1225. In 1286, Friedrich and Egino Fürstenberg, ministerials to King Rudolf I, became lords of the castle. The castle later came into the possession of the diocese of Strasbourg.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Butschbach, Germany
- Coordinates
- 48.52640, 8.06020
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q1011894
What is Burg Fürsteneck (Butschbach)?
Burg Fürsteneck (Butschbach) is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Schauenburg Castle, Burg Staufenberg, Burg Neuenstein, Menhir von Rammersweier.
Where is Burg Fürsteneck (Butschbach)?
Burg Fürsteneck (Butschbach) is in Butschbach, Germany. Coordinates: 48.52640, 8.06020.
How do I get to Burg Fürsteneck (Butschbach)?
Burg Fürsteneck (Butschbach) is at Butschbach, Germany (48.52640, 8.06020). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.