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Karlsruhe District

Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Obrigheim

Site of Mörtelstein Castle

Karlsruhe District

Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis

Obrigheim

Site of Mörtelstein Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Site of Mörtelstein Castle

Recommended by 15 hikers out of 17

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Location: Obrigheim, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Best Hikes to Site of Mörtelstein Castle

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1. View of Binau – Mörtelstein Forest Hut loop from Mörtelstein

4.61km

01:21

130m

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Margaretenschlucht Waterfalls – View of the Neckar River loop from Neckargerach

22.5km

06:24

440m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. View of Binau – Mörtelstein Forest Hut loop from Mörtelstein

9.72km

02:46

210m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sandsteinklippe

November 14, 2021

A castle or at least a watchtower used to stand here. Unfortunately, very little is known about this Mörtelstein castle - the path still leads through the former neck ditch.
The point opposite Binau above the Binau Neckar loop is strategically very favorable, especially to be able to observe the ships on the Neckar. The castle grounds are around 40 meters by 40 meters.
The former field name "Burgstettel" and customs revenue from a "Fort Mörtelstein" to the Count Palatine on the Rhine indicate the possible existence of a small castle in Mörtelstein.
Excavations in 1926 unearthed potsherds, mortar remains, sandstones and the like, which is evidence of the building on this site.
Today you can find the aforementioned neck ditch and a path that crosses the castle area.

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ODW-gravel

November 1, 2022

I jogged or walked past it for years,
"You only see what you know", but if you look closely and think a bit, you can understand that there was once a castle here

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𝓡𝓸𝓾𝓿𝓮𝓷 🚲🏃🏼

February 23, 2024

Nothing can be seen of the former castle, only the faults and ramparts give an idea of the location

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Madafale 🥾🕶️🍺🌲🌴🇩🇪🏖️🥾

January 22, 2025

Unfortunately there is not much left to see...what a pity.

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Location: Obrigheim, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Karlsruhe District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Site of Mörtelstein Castle

1. View of Binau – Mörtelstein Forest Hut loop from Mörtelstein

2. Margaretenschlucht Waterfalls – View of the Neckar River loop from Neckargerach

3. View of Binau – Mörtelstein Forest Hut loop from Mörtelstein

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