Rechtenstein
Rechtenstein is a municipality in the district of Alb-Donau in Baden-Württemberg in Germany. The community belongs to the administrative community Munderkingen. Geography Geographical location Rechtenstein is situated on the Danube between Riedlingen and Munderkingen. The Braunsel flows here into the Danube. Neighboring communities The municipality is bordering to the east to Lauterach, in the south to Obermarchtal and to the east and north to Emeringen. History The castle Steinburg is the seat of the family from Stain. It was first mentioned in documents in 1331, as Berthold inhabited the castle from Stain. On August 12, 1410 Wolf von Stain sold part of the place which had formed in the meantime around the castle, to Württemberg. Bernhard Stain acquires 1557 all shares castle and village back, so that the whole place is family owned again. In 1806 the place finally fell to Württemberg. In 1817 the castle was demolished except for the castle tower. Religions Rechtenste ...
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