
Urbex & Abandoned
Schauenburg Castle
Oberkirch, Germany
Schauenburg Castle is a ruined hilltop castle located in Oberkirch, Germany, atop a 367-metre-high (1,204 ft) (NN) hill spur overlooking the Rench river valley above the town of Gaisbach, Baden-Württemberg. The castle was built by Duke Berthold II of Zähringen. The well-preserved ruin includes the remains of two towers with living quarters, a gate tower, a rampart, and a shield wall with an attached chapel. The remains of an outer bailey are surrounded by a dry moat and a second shield wall. The castle is now a tourist attraction and includes a small museum in the cellar of the former castle chapel and a restaurant.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- Oberkirch, Germany
- Coordinates
- 48.53950, 8.09450
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q2231901
What is Schauenburg Castle?
Schauenburg Castle is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Burg Fürsteneck (Butschbach), Burg Neuenstein, Burg Staufenberg, Burg Friedberg.
Where is Schauenburg Castle?
Schauenburg Castle is in Oberkirch, Germany. Coordinates: 48.53950, 8.09450.
How do I get to Schauenburg Castle?
Schauenburg Castle is at Oberkirch, Germany (48.53950, 8.09450). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.