Burg Berghaupten

Burg Berghaupten stands on a low southern hill 270 metres above sea level near the village of Berghaupten in the Ortenau district of Baden-Württemberg. It was a small hilltop castle built in the Middle Ages to watch the valley below. No trace of the walls or towers remains today, and its exact position has been lost. The site is worth a short detour for anyone interested in the region’s medieval past. Local historian Kurt Klein describes it in his book on castles and ruins in the Ortenau district. The book lists Berghaupten among the vanished strongholds that once guarded the surrounding countryside. Visitors find only a quiet field called Am Burgstall where the castle once stood. The hilltop offers wide views over the vineyards and villages of the Ortenau. A simple information board explains what little is known about the lost fortress. The peaceful spot invites a short walk and a moment of reflection on the past.