Vorderburg Castle

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Vorderburg is one of the four local castles built early 13th century by Ulrich I of Steinach. It consists essentially of a residential building, a dungeon and a farm building. Parts of ancient ramparts are also obtained. Today the castle is privately owned by the barons of Warsberg-Dorth.

Castles in the Neckar ValleyCastles and fortifications in GermanyAll sites in NeckarsteinachHohenstaufen Dynasty

Address
Schloßsteige 7, Neckarsteinach, Germany

Established
13th century

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