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Mühltal

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Mühltal

The Top 20 Castles around Mühltal

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 around Mühltal. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Rodenstein castle ruins

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The castle was built around 1240 by the brothers Rudolf and Friedrich von Crumbach, who called themselves "Von Rodenstein" from 1256 onwards. The castle has borne their name ever since. …

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Auerbach Castle

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Auerbach Castle was built above the town of Zwingenberg at the beginning of the 13th century to ensure customs revenue and security on the mountain road. It was built by …

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Frankenstein Castle

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The residence of the Frankenstein noble family has a history of more than 900 years. Until the late 16th century, the Frankensteins were a respected and wealthy princely family, as …

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Alsbach Castle (Bickenbach Castle)

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High above the village of Alsbach is the castle of the same name. It was built around 1235 by the Lords of Bickenbach. After the Bickenbacher noble family threaded through …

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Ruins of Tannenberg Castle

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The robber baron's castle

On August 29, 1379, 18 knights met at Tannenberg Castle, who concluded an extended truce and promised each other protection. Among these comrades-in-arms was Count Wilhelm …

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Heiligenberg Castle

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Where the Russian Tsar enjoyed the summer holiday: The castle is located on the western Odenwaldrand sublime and belongs to the community Seeheim-Jugenheim.

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Backhaus Pond at Kranichstein Hunting Lodge

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Very nice place, unfortunately very crowded when the weather is nice

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Heiligenberg Monastery Ruins

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Only a few meters from the castle Heiligenberg you can find the remains of a high medieval monastery. The monastery was founded in the middle of the 13th century and …

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Kranichstein Hunting Lodge

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Not only the hunting lodge itself, but also the Backhausteich behind it is worth seeing.

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Alsbach Castle

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At Alsbach Castle you feel like you're in the Middle Ages. Absolute tip: the homemade tarte flambée and a delicious (non-alcoholic) wheat beer! Cheers. :)

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Lichtenberg Castle

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Not only the castle is worth seeing but also the barrel, formerly the vanishing point of the surrounding villages. Below is still a campsite with a beautiful natural swimming pool, …

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The Top 20 Castles around Mühltal

Rodenstein castle ruins

Auerbach Castle

Frankenstein Castle

Alsbach Castle (Bickenbach Castle)

Ruins of Tannenberg Castle

Heiligenberg Castle

Backhaus Pond at Kranichstein Hunting Lodge

Heiligenberg Monastery Ruins

Kranichstein Hunting Lodge

Alsbach Castle

Lichtenberg Castle

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