An important fort stood here in the late Roman Empire. It secured the crossing of the Rhine. Today Sponeck Castle is still privately owned and can usually only be visited twice a year. But that doesn't matter: the garden with works of art and the remains of the Roman fort is always accessible.

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October 2, 2025

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The first lord of the castle was Hildebrand Spenlin from Breisach. The word "Spenlin" means "little shavings" (from a plane). In Alemannic usage, Spenlin is called "Spänle."
Without the diminutive, Span = Spon. The castle is mentioned in documents as Spenlins Eck, Span-Egge, or the Sponeck.

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June 16, 2018

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Interesting castle complex. Beautiful garden. A detour is worthwhile.

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3. Historic Old Town of Burkheim – Sponeck Castle loop from Rheinhalde Burkheim

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1. Historic Old Town of Burkheim – Sponeck Castle loop from Rheinhalde Burkheim

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