Brief history

• 11th century — founded probably by Dietrich von Hachberg

• 1127 — first mentioned in an official document

• 1553-1577 — fortification
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  s are completely remodeled

• Early 17th century — enhancement of the fortifications with 7 bastion
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• 1634-1636 — destroyed by catholic
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   forces in the Thirty Years' War
  Thirty Years' War
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• 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
  Louis XIV of France
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External links

• Society for the conservation of the Hochburg
• Hochburg Pictures