Dauchstein Castle Ruins

Binau, Germany

Dauchstein castle was built in 1030 as a toll station for the Hohenstaufen family. As the castle was no longer used after the construction of the new residential castle, it was left to decay. Today the tower exists, other buildings are in ruins.

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B37, Binau, Germany
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Founded: 1030
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Germany
Historical period: Salian Dynasty (Germany)

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3.9/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Rudolf Schulze (16 months ago)
It could only be viewed from the outside. Very high, well-preserved castle keep. To the right, about 400m away, is the Binau apple orchard, which is very educational and worth seeing
thijsbos112 (2 years ago)
Best Burg ever. Great castle.
Vera FLIEGL (2 years ago)
This castle is not signposted anywhere in Binau. There is only one tower left there, which cannot be visited due to Corona. As a Sunday walk, if you live in the immediate vicinity, you can take the ruins of the castle (the tower) as your destination. Otherwise, every kilometer driven by car is wasted money.
Lost Legacy (2 years ago)
We were there at the weekend. After a hike around Binau. ????‍♀️⛰️ The access is a bit steep, it's pretty much downhill. You should have good shoes. ? And the term castle well... There's actually only one tower left of it. You can only guess how big the castle ? really was. I would have wished that there was something historical about it on the information boards. The view of the Neckar and the surrounding area is beautiful. Maybe I expected a little more... In connection with a short hike you can stop by but you don't necessarily have to have seen it.
Harry Sauer (2 years ago)
Beautiful ruin, great view
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