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The Top 20 Castles in the Hochschwarzwald

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 20

beautiful castles to choose from in the Hochschwarzwald. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Bacchus sculpture and the ruins of Staufen Castle

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In a prominent location 375 m above sea level on a hill in the north of the city Staufen im Breisgau in the district Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald located ruin of a hilltop castle.

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Ruins of Neuenfels Castle

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Neuenfels castle ruins (595 m) From the viewing platform of the Neuenfels ruins, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the foothills, the Rhine valley, the Kaiserstuhl and the Vosges. …

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Schneeburg Castle Ruins

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The Schneeburg is the ruins of a summit castle at 516 m above sea level. NN high western secondary peak of the Schönberg in the district of Ehaben in the …

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Burkheim Castle Ruins

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The remains of Burkheim Castle, nice to look at from below, it is not worth climbing.

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Badenweiler Castle Ruins

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From the castle ruins in Badenweiler you have a wonderful view of the Vosges in good weather. Below is the Kurhaus with Velo-Cafe. Bikes, bike rental and accessories.

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Zähringen Castle Tower

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Beautifully restored ruin with informative panels

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Malteser Castle, Heitersheim

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Beautiful facility with a great garden. There are only a few nuns left in the monastery, which also has a small Maltese Order museum. Worth a short stop. Right next door are a Roman bath ruin and a beautiful playground.

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Schwendi Castle Ruins (Burkheim)

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Here you can celebrate a really romantic wedding in the historic walls of an old castle ruin, the “Schwendi Castle” or “New Castle”.

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Schlossberg Pavilion and the Höhingen Castle Ruins

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Unfortunately, there are only very few small remains of the wall from the former Höhingen Castle. The pavilion with its forest sofas is very inviting to rest. The view from up there is also great.

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Wiesneck Castle Ruins

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There is hardly anything left of the ruins, but it is a romantic spot in the forest.

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The Top 20 Castles in the Hochschwarzwald

Bacchus sculpture and the ruins of Staufen Castle

Ruins of Neuenfels Castle

Schneeburg Castle Ruins

Burkheim Castle Ruins

Badenweiler Castle Ruins

Zähringen Castle Tower

Malteser Castle, Heitersheim

Schwendi Castle Ruins (Burkheim)

Schlossberg Pavilion and the Höhingen Castle Ruins

Wiesneck Castle Ruins

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