SCHLOSS ILLEREICHEN

Altenstadt, Germany, Germany

---

Schloss Illereichen is a historic castle site in the Illereichen district of Altenstadt, Bavaria, Germany.

The estate originated as a fortified residence of the Lords of Aichheim and later became the seat of the influential Rechberg family, with major construction and expansion taking place between the 15th and 16th centuries. The castle was once part of a large and important noble complex, but most of it was demolished in 1837–1838.

Today, only parts of the former castle survive, including the gate tower, sections of the outer courtyard, former service buildings, and remnants of the historic gardens and fortifications. Although much of the original structure has disappeared, Schloss Illereichen remains an important cultural landmark that reflects the region’s medieval and aristocratic history. The surviving buildings and grounds continue to be a notable feature of Altenstadt’s historic landscape.