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The Kinzig Gate Tower is the largest and strongest of all towers and had the most important role in the city's defense. The battlements led to this tower from both sides. The city was guarded day and night from the watchman's apartment. The watchman's job was to impose a municipal toll on the approaching rafts on the Kinzig and on the traders arriving over the bridge.

In the 11th/12th century, the Zähringers built a castle on this site to protect the Kinzig Valley. In the 15th century, the castle was expanded to include defense towers. At the end of the 17th century, the castle was destroyed twice. In the 18th century, the current castle was built in the English style on the ruins of the old castle. Today, there is a youth hostel and a wine-producing farm here.

The 24-meter-high Kinzig Gate was built in the 13th/14th century and has been rebuilt and renovated several times over the years. It is the city gate to the south.

The Habsburg coat of arms indicates Austrian rule and with it the Catholic influence at that time

The towers and gates invite you into the historic old town from afar and narrow alleys lead you into picturesque nooks and crannies. The "stone knight" on the market square fountain welcomes us upright. It testifies to the pride and self-confidence of the former Free Imperial City, as does the imposing 200-year-old town hall, which is transformed into the world's largest Advent calendar house in winter and, with its countless romantic half-timbered buildings, dominates the cityscape. 

The Kinzig Gate Tower probably had the most important task in Gengenbach's history. In addition to defending the town, it served to secure the Kinzig Bridge and to protect trade sovereignty. When a raft that was subject to customs approached on the Kinzig, the tower guard blew his brass horn. It is no coincidence that the Kinzig Gate Tower is the largest and strongest of Gengenbach's three towers. It is around 40 m high up to the weather vane and 6.5 x 6.5 m square and is integrated into the town wall. Source: https://buergergarde-gengenbach.de/die-geschichte-des-kinzigorturm/

This historic building is in an exposed location between Kinzig and the hills of the Black Forest and offers beautiful views - it is also an eye-catcher itself.

The city used to be accessible through three gates, the streets of which meet in the middle on the market square. The Kinzigtor is the southern tower of the city fortifications. Its basement dates from the 14th century and the roof from the late 17th century.