Hochburg Castle

The Hochburg ("high castle") is a castle near Emmendingen in southwest Germany.

• 11th century — founded probably by Dietrich von Hachberg
• 1127 — first mentioned in an official document
• 1553-1577 — fortifications are completely remodeled
• Early 17th century — enhancement of the fortifications with 7 bastions
• 1634-1636 — destroyed by catholic forces in the Thirty Years' War
• 1660-1678 — reconstruction and modernization
• 1681 — voluntary destruction to prevent an attack by French forces
• 1684 — fire destroys the upper part
• 1688 — Occupation and subsequent demolition by troops of Louis XIV

Today, the Hochburg is still a ruin.