Castles and fortresses in the Swabian Jura
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With more than 100 castles and fortresses inhabiting the mountain tops and rocks of the steeply inclining Albtrauf, the Swabian Jura contains the largest density of castles in the entire country of Germany. The reason is no big mystery: both the House of Hohenzollern and the Hohenstaufen dynasty used to reside in this area. And the former centers of power have managed to retain their charms until today. Though it's been a while since the fortified walls had to ward off attackers, the historical buildings still attract rather more peaceful visitors fascinated by these well preserved witnesses of history. You'll find the best ones to conquer on your next tour right here.
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Tours & Highlights
Burg Hohenneuffen
Hiking Highlight
Nice views (almost 360 degrees) in all directions. Has a snack bar and public toilets. Restaurant is not always open. The castle itself suffered a lot at the beginning of the 19th century and is therefore only a ruin, albeit a beautiful one.
More information about the castle is available at hohenneuffen.de.Tip by Dirk
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Schloss Lichtenstein
Hiking Highlight
A castle like out of a book. And that's actually true in this case. The inspiration and model for the reconstruction of the Lichtenstein ruins in 1842 came from the castle in Wilhelm Hauff's novel "Lichtenstein" from 1826. That's what it looks like: a real fairytale castle, built dangerously close to the slope.
Tip by Sandra
Burg Hohenzollern
Hiking Highlight
Hohenzollern Castle first appeared in documents and writings in 1267. After the first castle was destroyed, a larger and well-fortified castle was built on the same spot in 1454. In the 18th century the fortress was abandoned and fell into ruins. In the 19th century, King Friedrich Wilhelm IV of Prussia had the ancestral seat of his family rebuilt in its present form, larger and more beautiful than ever before. The castle is still privately owned today, but visitors can visit the castle.
You can read all information about the castle, the exhibitions and the gastronomy here: burg-hohenzollern.com.Tip by Vanessa Kopp
Burgruine Helfenstein
Hiking Highlight
Today the small castle tavern is located in the western observation tower. Vespers, drinks, coffee and cake are offered.
Opening hours:
March to December on weekends and bank holidays (when the flag is raised on the tower).Tip by Alex
Schloss Solitude
Hiking Highlight
Sublime and majestic at the gates of Stuttgart. Interesting the line of sight far down to Ludwigsburg Castle.
Tip by Martin Schreiner
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