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Karlsruhe District

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Obrigheim

Site of Mörtelstein Castle

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Site of Mörtelstein Castle

Recommended by 15 hikers out of 17

This Highlight is in a protected area

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

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          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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