Engelburg Castle Ruins, Mühlhausen, Germany

The remains of the Engelburg castle was probably built in 1260-1280 to the site of 8th century hill fort. The castle was destroyed in 1312 in the war between the Emperor and city states. From the former castle only foundations can be seen.

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Jürgen Sa (3 years ago)
Trotzdem von der Burg nicht mehr viel zu sehen ist, ist es ein schöner Ort mit super Aussicht ins Neckartal.

Anton (4 years ago)

le Fritz (5 years ago)
Schöner Ort mit Bänken, leider manchmal verschmutzt. Schöne Aussicht auf das Neckartal. Von der Engelsburg ist leider nur noch das Fundament übrig, trotz allem ein schönes Ausflugsziel. Erreichbar mit der Straßenbahn Haltestelle Mühlhausen.

Tim Bauer (5 years ago)
Schön hier

Casi Mani (6 years ago)
Auf der Burgentour durch die Weinberge allemal einen Besuch wert. Auch wenn es hier leider nicht mehr viel zu sehen gibt.

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