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About this place
Burgstelle Radegg in Teufen ZH (municipality of Freienstein-Teufen, canton of Zurich) is the site of a medieval castle on a hill called Retigbuck. No walls remain, but the landform still shows where the stronghold stood. It suits castle enthusiasts, local-history fans and anyone after a short walk on the Irchel.
Where is Burgstelle Radegg?
The site sits on the Retigbuck, beside the road between Teufen and Berg am Irchel in the Bülach district. The hill is a western spur of the Irchel ridge above the Rhine; the mound is described as rising about 103 m over the river. Streams and the cantonal road bound it. Other names in the sources are Rätich and Radegg.
What will you see?
The site is a clearly readable castle platform with no visible masonry. You can pick out the mound that carried the main keep and the ditch, which a road now crosses. Archaeologists found traces of burning here, which fits the idea that the castle was destroyed during a feud between Zurich and the barons of Tengen. There is no reconstruction board or visitor infrastructure, so this is a place to explore on your own.
Who lived here?
The most likely occupants were the Schad von Radegg barons, documented between 1188 and 1332. Some researchers also consider a ministerial family named von Radegg. Beware of mix-ups: the literature often confuses this site with the nearby Burgstelle on the Schlossbuck in Berg am Irchel, roughly 500–600 m away, and with the Radegg ruin near Wilchingen in canton Schaffhausen, which is a different monument entirely.
How do you get there?
About one kilometre north of Teufen, the road crosses the former castle ditch. Just before it, a forest track leads up to the hill with the main castle mound. The walk takes a few minutes, and Teufen is the natural starting point. Wear sturdy shoes, as the forest path can be damp.
When to visit?
The site is open all year. Late spring and autumn work best, when the terrain is easy to read and dense foliage does not get in the way. Combine the visit with other castle sites in the municipality, such as Burg Freienstein and the Altenteufen site.
Frequently asked questions
Are any castle walls preserved? No. You will see the mound and ditch, but no masonry.
Is there an entrance fee? No. It is a freely accessible forest site by the road.
How can I tell it from the Schlossbuck? The Schlossbuck is in Berg am Irchel, about 500–600 m away. Radegg lies on the road from Teufen, where it crosses the ditch.
Is this the same castle as Radegg near Wilchingen? No. That ruin is in canton Schaffhausen and is a separate site.
Who lived here? Sources point to the Schad von Radegg family, attested from 1188 to 1332.
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