Burgstall Altenburg

Ruins Medieval castle ruin (burgstall) on Bavarian hill

Hilltop castle site in Bavaria where only earthworks and foundations remain; hikers visit for short forest walks, interpretive signage and regional views.

Burgstall Altenburg
Burgstall Altenburg area, Bavaria, Germany
49.5361, 10.3267

How to Get to Burgstall Altenburg #

The site is typically reached from nearby Bavarian villages by local roads and footpaths. Regional train or bus services serve larger nearby towns; from there, local walking trails or short drives connect to the hill.

Tips for Visiting Burgstall Altenburg #

  • Wear sturdy shoes-the castle hill involves uneven, sometimes slippery paths.
  • Look for surviving masonry details: foundations, sections of curtain wall, and the defensive ditch that is still partly visible.

Best Time to Visit Burgstall Altenburg #

Late spring to early autumn is the most comfortable time to visit; winter can be muddy and slippery.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 5-20°C
Mild weather for walking the hill and exploring ruins.
Winter
November-March · -5-8°C
Cold and often wet; ruins can be atmospheric but harder to access.

Weather & Climate near Burgstall Altenburg #

Climate

Burgstall Altenburg's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (729 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
23°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

February

February is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

March

March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain.

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

August

August is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm).

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

November

November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

December

December is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm).

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze

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