Altsachsenheim Castle Ruins, Sachsenheim, Germany

Altsachsenheim castle was built in the 13th century as the headquarters of the lords of Sachsenheim. Around 1430 the castle was moved to the possession of the Nippenburg lords and in 1561 to the House of Württemberg.

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It has been established that the castle was first build by the Lords of Remmingen whos property was further to the west . The ruins of their castle are still visible but very little is left. In between of those castles stands a tower that once was build as a watchtower and which enabled the Lords back then to collect toll from the ships down on the river Enz and the wagons passing on the road below.

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Mojo Jojo (5 years ago)
Very nice view of the valley, but you can't get in. Sometimes there are a lot of people there, so it's worth being there early

Flying Kajak (5 years ago)
A beautiful castle ruin, unfortunately the inner courtyard is not accessible ... nevertheless an interesting place with a beautiful view. A visit is always worthwhile!

sundararajan v (6 years ago)
A ruined castle. Except for a information board and four mighty high walls nothing else is theyre. Roof is also not there. The view of bissingen below hohen asperg at a distance enz river makes this elevation very beautiful.

Daniel Wemhöner (7 years ago)
Schöner Blick über das Enztal. Ruine kann nur außen besichtigt werden. Innerhalb nur zu bestimmten Terminen öffentlich zugänglich.

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