Castles
GermanyBavariaSwabiaLandkreis AugsburgDinkelscherbenHattenberg Castle Ruins
Castles
GermanyBavariaSwabiaLandkreis AugsburgDinkelscherbenHattenberg Castle Ruins
Highlight • Historical Site
Hattenberg Castle Ruins
Recommended for
Mountain biking
Hiking
by 35 explorers out of 36
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for:
Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results
Add now
Location: Dinkelscherben, Landkreis Augsburg, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany
Tips
May 28, 2025
Mountain biking
The branch of the Kemnat family based in Hattenberg subsequently named itself after the fortress. Several bearers of this name appear in contemporary documents in the 13th century.
The castle was, however, already devastated in 1297 during a feud between the lord of the castle, Heinrich von Hattenberg, and Bishop Wolfhard von Rohr. The Bishopric of Augsburg subsequently acquired the associated sovereign rights.
•May 28, 2025
Mountain biking
The branch of the Kemnat family based in Hattenberg subsequently named itself after the fortress. Several bearers of this name appear in contemporary documents in the 13th century.
The castle was, however, already devastated in 1297 during a feud between the lord of the castle, Heinrich von Hattenberg, and Bishop Wolfhard von Rohr. The Bishopric of Augsburg subsequently acquired the associated sovereign rights.
•December 16, 2025
Hiking
The castle was built in the 12th century by the Chamberlains of Kemnat. The Hohenstaufen dynasty had granted the family the sub-advocateship over the possessions of the Bishopric of Augsburg in this area.
The branch of the Kemnat family residing at Hattenberg subsequently took its name from the fortress. Several members of the family appear in contemporary documents from the 13th century.
However, the castle was devastated in 1297 during a feud between the lord of the castle, Heinrich von Hattenberg, and Bishop Wolfhard von Rohr. The Prince-Bishopric of Augsburg then acquired the associated rights of lordship.
•In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!
Sign up for free
Routes here
Best Mountain Biking Routes to Hattenberg Castle Ruins
4.7
(7)
32
riders
43.6km
03:15
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
4.5
(4)
16
riders
54.7km
04:13
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
4.9
(7)
16
riders
40.1km
02:22
280m
280m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
Details
Informations
Elevation 560 m
Weather
Powered by Foreca
Saturday 24 January
1°C
-4°C
-- %
Additional weather tips
Max wind speed: -- km/h
Most visited during
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results
Add now
Location: Dinkelscherben, Landkreis Augsburg, Swabia, Bavaria, Germany