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 at a Glance#
Address: Burgstall Altenburg area, Bavaria, Germany
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.
Weather & Climate near Burgstall Altenburg#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -3° - 2° | -5° | 54 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 4° | -4° | 51 mm | - | - | 3.6 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 8° | 1° | 55 mm | - | - | 3.8 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 2° - 13° | 5° | 53 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 7° - 18° | 13° | 66 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 10° - 21° | 15° | 79 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 12° - 23° | 17° | 72 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 12° - 23° | 17° | 61 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 8° - 19° | 13° | 55 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 61 mm | - | - | 3.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 6° | 0° | 57 mm | - | - | 3.4 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 3° | -3° | 65 mm | - | - | 3.7 m/s | - | - |
