The Top 20 Castles in Cham
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20
beautiful castles to choose from in Cham. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from in Cham. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 5, 2025
On the rocky summit of the 706 meter high Schwarzwihrberg stands the well-preserved ruins of Schwarzenburg. Although the castle was destroyed by the Swedes in the Thirty Years War, today …
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The medieval castle ruin Kürnberg is one of the largest and best preserved castle ruins in Eastern Bavaria. The former castle was built in 1354. Extensive wall remains of the …
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In the tower itself you can see a few torture tools. At the top of the tower there are panels in all directions, showing what you can see near and far.
In the tower itself you can see a few torture tools. At the top of the tower there are panels in all directions, showing what you can see near and far.
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Very beautiful ruin of the 13th century castle of Lichteneck.
According to a local story, the lords of the castle at Lichteneck are supposed to have defeated their worst enemies, …
According to a local story, the lords of the castle at Lichteneck are supposed to have defeated their worst enemies, …
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The castle ruins Lobenstein is a former Adelsburg, today freely accessible and a beautiful vantage point. Here you can sit relaxed and ponder a bit about how the old lords …
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The castle was first mentioned in 1269 as "Burg ze Blessing" in the possession of Regensburg Bishop Leo and was staffed with episcopal ministries. From 1326, the castle is owned …
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Buchberg Castle Ruins
The first representative of the Puchbergs, who can certainly be referred to this place, was Otto I, first mentioned in 1196. The family originally belonged to the …
The first representative of the Puchbergs, who can certainly be referred to this place, was Otto I, first mentioned in 1196. The family originally belonged to the …
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Great ruin, it's a shame he's dead, definitely worth a look!
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Ruin Chameregg, also called Ödenturm, is located 1 km east of Chammmünster, which is in turn south of Cham. The way to the ruin is easy to find by a sign to the nearby inn "Zum Ödenturm".
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Schwärzenberg castle ruins
The Schwärzenberg castle ruins are located on the 557 meter high Schwärzenberg between Strahlfeld and Fronau. The Schwärzenberg is a geological feature. It is part of the …
The Schwärzenberg castle ruins are located on the 557 meter high Schwärzenberg between Strahlfeld and Fronau. The Schwärzenberg is a geological feature. It is part of the …
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