Schomberg Castle is a classicist castle that was built between 1820 and 1826 according to plans by Karl August Schwarz for Hans Christoph Graf von Degenfeld-Schonburg. It is located on a hilltop and is surrounded by an English landscape park. The castle is still inhabited by the Degenfeld family today and cannot be visited.

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Rinaldini

March 29, 2022

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The palace was built to the west of Streichenberg Castle on a hitherto undeveloped hilltop between 1820 and 1826 according to plans by Karl August Schwarz for Hans Christoph Graf von Degenfeld-Schonburg. Architect Schwarz was master builder in Bruchsal

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🚲 Heiner der Radl-Opa 🚲

July 7, 2018

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Today in private hands, the facility is still well preserved and is mainly used for agriculture. Looking at some beautifully preserved buildings is the reward for the long journey.

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Elevation 220 m

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