If you are exploring Bavaria near Fürstenfeldbruck, you can discover Burgstall Gegenpoint, the historic site of a ruined high Middle Ages spur castle. Located about two kilometers east of Fürstenfeld Abbey, this once-powerful stronghold was home to the unfree noble lords of Gegenpoint between 1147 and 1340. Though abandoned in the fifteenth century and later plundered for building materials, the site offers a unique glimpse into local history.
When you visit today, you will see the visible foundations of the former castle grounds, which once housed a tower, living quarters, a barn, a well, gardens, and drawbridges. You can view a large wooden cross marking the former location of the St. Nikolaus castle chapel, which stood until 1785.
At the site of the former east entrance, you can check out the memorial stone and information plaque erected in 1985 by the Historical Society of Fürstenfeldbruck. As you walk the grounds, consider the local legends: some say you can hear crying children by pressing your ear to the ground, while nineteenth-century citizens claimed a network of tunnels originated in the surrounding woods. It is an intriguing, quiet stop for history lovers.
What to see at Burgstall Gegenpoint
- Visible foundations of the high Middle Ages spur castle
- Large wooden cross marking the historic St. Nikolaus chapel location
- 1985 memorial stone and information plaque at the former east entrance
- Grounds steeped in local legends of hidden tunnels and folklore
Visiting tips
Be sure to stop by the former east entrance to read the 1985 information plaque for historical context on the site.
How long: 1-2 hours · Best time: Daytime
How to get there & what’s nearby
Burgstall Gegenpoint is easy to reach on Olching’s public transport, and pairs naturally with Fürstenfeld Abbey. For where to stay, the weather and full itineraries, see our Olching travel guide.
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