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Hochburg Castle
an awe-inspiring fortress in the upper rhine valley

Near byMysterious ruins along the upper Rhine river

At the edge of the Black Forest, with views reaching to the Alsace and Switzerland, these old ruins—from the Badenweiler Roman Bath Ruins to the first majestic palace of the Margraves of Baden-Baden—have witnessed several centuries of history.

Southern upper Rhine valley

Badenweiler Castle

Badenweiler Castle

Badenweiler Castle sits atop a picturesque hill with a marvelous view overlooking the spar gardens of Badenweiler. 

Badenweiler Castle
Badenweiler Roman Bath Ruins

Badenweiler Roman Bath Ruins

The Badenweiler Roman bath ruins are among the most significant Roman reimains in south-west Germany.

Badenweiler Roman Bath Ruins
Rötteln Castle

Rötteln Castle

Rötteln Castle is located in the southwestern corner of Baden-Württemberg. It is the third-largest ruined castle in Baden. 

Rötteln Castle
Yburg Castle

Yburg Castle

The ruined Yburg Castle is a popular destination for day-trippers, and a symbol of the wine region Baden-Baden. 

Yburg Castle
Alt-Eberstein Castle

Alt-Eberstein Castle

Alt-Eberstein Castle occupies a hilltop with an ideal strategic position. The keep offers a magnificent vista.

Alt-Eberstein Castle
Hohenbaden Old Castle

Hohenbaden Old Castle

Hohenbaden Old Castle is one of the oldest possessions of the margraves of Baden - its origins go back to the 12th century. 

Hohenbaden Old Castle