Ehrenberg Castle Ruins
Burgenwelt Ehrenberg
A group of four medieval fortress ruins on a ridge in Reutte, linked to the 179 Highline, with walls overlooking the Reutte basin.
The Ehrenberg Castle complex (Burgenwelt Ehrenberg) lies on the southern edge of Reutte in Austria. It consists of the 13th-century main Ehrenberg Castle, the valley-guarding fortress Klause, and the later Schlosskopf and Claudia fortresses. It was once a key military stronghold controlling the trade route between Tyrol and Bavaria. Today most of it is in ruins. A hike up takes about 30–45 minutes to reach the main castle, from whose walls you can look out over the Reutte basin and the surrounding peaks. A museum at the foot of the hill explains the castle's history, and in summer there are medieval markets and knight demonstrations. Entry to the ruins is free; the museum charges admission. Visiting together with the 179 Highline takes about half a day.
Opening hours
All day (museum approx. 10:00–17:00)
Nearby sights
- Highline 179
- Alpsee
- Plansee
- Museum of the Bavarian Kings
- Schwansee
- Hohenschwangau Castle
- Marienbrücke
- Treetop Walk Ziegelwies