Wart Castle (Ruin)

The construction of Wart Castle took place either at the beginning of the 12th century or around the year 1200 by the Margraves of Baden. It served as a castle for ministeriales in the area between the fortifications of Löwenstein, Lichtenberg, and Reichenberg. In 1297, the castle passed to the Counts of Württemberg through marriage, who later granted it as a fief. Around 1435, the castle was pledged to Konrad von Stammheim, and during this period, amber, gold, and silver were sought in the surrounding area. In 1509, the castle changed hands to Knight Eitelhans Nothaft, who sold it in 1524 to Trautwein Vaihinger von Schöntal. During the Peasants' War in 1525, the castle was plundered and set on fire by rebellious peasants.