The walls that sit enthroned on the prominent rock nose, the Staufenberg in Durbach, are visible from afar. For 1000 years you have been looking from here to the peaks of the Black Forest, over Ortenau and Alsace. As defensive as it was in earlier centuries, the walls are so inviting to its visitors today. The family of the Margrave of Baden and the Durbach hotelier Dominic Müller (Hotel Ritter, Durbach) have created a place of hospitality here at Staufenberg Castle. A Baden landmark that attracts visitors far beyond the borders of Baden.
Viticulture in the Ortenau region, as throughout Baden, is closely intertwined with the history of Staufenberg Castle. For centuries, the steep slopes of Staufenberg have been planted with vines. A visit is worthwhile not only for the fabulously beautiful landscape and the breathtaking views across the Rhine Valley to Alsace and Strasbourg , but also for its eventful history. Staufenberg Castle was built as a fortress in the 11th century by the famous Zähringer ducal family, the ancestors of the Margraves of Baden. In 1782, Margrave Carl Friedrich of Baden, the future Grand Duke and founder of Baden's quality winemaking tradition, cultivated pure Riesling for the first time here in the "Klingelberg" vineyard. This gave rise to a legend, the "Klingelberger," which stands for the unique Riesling tradition in the Ortenau. Special attractions include the newly renovated wine tavern with the region's most popular panoramic terrace and our beautiful new wine shop.
