Castles and Ruins of Bavaria

Explore a diverse collection of fortifications across the Bavarian Prealps, ranging from the 13th-century ruins of Werdenfels overlooking the Loisach valley to the well-preserved Tegernsee Abbey. The list highlights unique architectural styles, including the moated Schloss Reichersbeuern and the high-altitude ruins of Hohenwaldeck, situated 986 meters above Schliersee. These sites include rock castles like Auerburg in the Inn Valley and spur castles like Kirnstein, offering insights into the region's medieval defensive history and noble estates.