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Hochburg
🇩🇪 Germany · 12th century
The Hochburg ("high castle") is a castle ruin situated between the city of Emmendingen and the village of Sexau in the region of Baden, located in the southwest of Germany. It was presumably built in the 11th century and was originally known as castle Hachberg. The line of nobles known as the Margraves of Baden-Hachberg most likely derive their name from this castle and before it was razed by the French it was the second largest fortification in Baden.
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Hochburg ranks #3,023 of 8,133 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #232 of the 505 mapped in Germany. Founded 1127, it is older than 85% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 563 atlas entries founded in the 12th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 1,440 times in the last 60 days, more than 58% of the atlas. 6 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Freiburg im Breisgau, 14 km away. See how Germany compares in the castle statistics.
View on the interactive castle map →Frequently asked questions
Where is Hochburg?
Hochburg stands in Germany, at 48.1167°, 7.90056°.
When was Hochburg built?
The atlas dates its founding to 1127. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Hochburg?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #3,023 of 8,133 worldwide, and #232 in Germany. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Hochburg?
Kastelburg, about 5 km away.
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