Schauenburg Castle (Oberkirch)
| Schauenburg Castle | |
|---|---|
Schauenburg | |
| Oberkirch-Gaisbach, Germany | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hill castle, spur castle |
| Code | DE-BW |
| Condition | Ruin |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 48°32′22.2″N 8°5′40.2″E / 48.539500°N 8.094500°E |
| Height | 367 m above sea level (NN) |
| Site history | |
| Built | c. 1070-1090 |
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.