The original castle was built in the 11th century. It is notable as the stronghold of
Götz von Berlichingen, who bought it in 1517 and died there in 1562. The castle was bought by Reinhard of Gemmingen in 1612 and remains in possession of the Gemmingen-Hornberg family today. It was uninhabited from 1738 and left to decay until 1825, when it was partially restored. It has housed a museum since 1968. It also housed students from the
University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point College of Natural Resources for an annual summer exchange program. == See also ==