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The present-day castle ruins and former Kling Castle were the seat of one of the largest administrative districts in Old Bavaria from 1248 onwards. From 1545 to 1803, the castle was also used as a hunting lodge by the Bavarian dukes. Between 1804 and 1834, the castle was finally demolished, and new buildings were erected on the former castle grounds in the following years. Today, only the remains of the south-facing retaining wall, which were uncovered in the 1970s, can be seen of the once impressive castle. There, a bench for resting and an information panel about the castle's history can be found.

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Königswart Castle stood where the Nasenbach flows into the Inn River. It was a subsidiary castle of the Hohenburg lordship. Based on its name and location, Königswart was probably a royal toll castle. According to legend, during the time of the emperor's absence (1056-1059), a robber baron robbed ships here. The emperor's widow, Agnes, promised as much land as he could ride around in one day to anyone who could put an end to the roguery. "Kuno Maier" then set out from Altdorf near Haag, defeated the band of robbers, and rode around the territory of the County of Haag on a white horse, which he subsequently acquired. In 1202, Königswart, like Hohenburg, was owned by the Counts of Megling (Stampfl), 7 km downstream. In 1226, Königswart passed to the Bishopric of Regensburg and came under Haag administration in 1304. However, the old castle was only used for military purposes. By 1550, Königswart was a ruin. Today, only the foundations of the once proud complex remain. The castle was 125 meters long and 65 meters wide. To the north, at the mouth of the stream, there was an approximately 125-meter-long defensive structure consisting of earthworks and ditches. Access to the castle was from the south via a wide, deep moat, in front of which was a raised area measuring 125x125 meters. A Romanesque capital belonging to the castle was walled into a small chapel in the 19th century. This capital is the oldest secular work in the County of Hague. (Source: R. Münch)

Amerang's little gem, unfortunately not or only rarely open to the public.

A beautiful castle

A very beautiful castle

...a place worth seeing with a view of the southern Alpine foothills - the property above the remains of the wall is private, entry prohibited...

The castle offers a fantastic view over the plain - it is worth driving all the way up