Weibertreu Castle

The origins of Weibertreu Castle likely date back to the early 11th century, where it served military purposes. It is first indirectly mentioned in documents through Countess Adelheid of Metz, who resided here before the founding of the Öhringen collegiate church in 1037. In 1140, the castle became embroiled in the conflict between the Welfs and the Staufer. After weeks of siege by King Konrad III and a defeat of the Welfs, the castle surrendered. The incident of the “Loyal Wives” led to the naming “Weibertreu.” The castle passed to the Staufer, who appointed the Lords of Weinsberg as ministeriales. In 1450, the Lords of Weinsberg sold the castle to the Electoral Palatinate.