Burg Rötenberg

Fichtenberg, Germany, Germany

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Burg Rötenberg is the ruin of a medieval hilltop castle located on the steep Turmberg near Fichtenberg in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

The castle likely dates from the 12th or 13th century and was first documented in 1338. Its origins are uncertain, but it may have been associated with the local Lords of Rot. The castle was reportedly burned in 1350 because it had become a refuge for robbers, and by the early 15th century it had largely disappeared. Ownership later passed through several noble families, including the Schenken von Limpurg.

Today, the most striking surviving feature is the Röterturm, a 21‑meter-high stone keep built from large medieval ashlar blocks. Apart from a few earthworks and ditches, little else remains of the castle, but the tower stands as a prominent local landmark and an important reminder of the region’s medieval history.