The Top 20 Castles in Danube-Ries

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 Danube-Ries. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Leitheim Castle

Oettingen Historic Old Town

Niederhaus Castle Ruins

Hochhaus Castle Ruins

Steinhart Castle Ruins

Princely Residence Palace Oettingen

Graisbach Castle Ruins

View of Harburg Castle, Harburg, and the Märker Cement Works

St. Michael's Castle Church

Plan. Save. Navigate. Your best adventures await.

Start today with a free komoot account.

1
Leitheim Castle
Cycling Highlight
Leitheim Castle towers majestically above the north bank of the Danube. The castle is the former summer residence of the abbots of the Kaisheim monastery. Today it serves as an …
translated by•
Tip by Martin Donat
See rides here
View
2
Oettingen Historic Old Town
Cycling Highlight
The city on the northern edge of the Ries crater looks back on a long history, and visitors can be convinced of this by the numerous sights. Particularly worth mentioning …
translated by•
Tip by Armin
See rides here
View

Sign Up To Discover Places Like This
Get recommendations on the best single tracks, peaks, & plenty of other exciting outdoor places.
3
Niederhaus Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
One of the three family castles of the old noble family of Hürnheim. It stands at the end of the Christgarten Valley, which is rich in castles, ramparts and ramparts. …
translated by•
Tip by Schick
See hikes here
View
4
Hochhaus Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
The ruin is the remnant of a former high medieval hilltop castle in the Kartäusertal. The system was built around 1200 AD. The castle ruin is very vulnerable to collapse, so you should take special care during the visit.
translated by•
Tip by Thorsten
See hikes here
View
5
Steinhart Castle Ruins
Mountain Biking Highlight
In the 12th century, Marquard Spet de Steinenhart, who was named as a witness in a document in 1120, probably built the castle above the village of Steinhart and in …
translated by•
Tip by Ingo Weiß
See rides here
View
6
Princely Residence Palace Oettingen
Cycling Highlight
The palace was built from 1679 to 1687 for the Oettingen-Spielberg line by Mathias Weiß from Kassel and decorated with magnificent stucco work by Mathias Schmuzer from Wessobrunn. The themed …
translated by•
Tip by Ferienland DONAURIES
See rides here
View
7
Graisbach Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Castle ruins in spring
translated by•
Tip by Katrin
See hikes here
View
8
View of Harburg Castle, Harburg, and the Märker Cement Works
Hiking Highlight (Segment)
The footpath on the upper edge of the slope allows impressive views of the gigantic gravel, cement and concrete works of the Märker Group as well as of the picturesque …
translated by•
Tip by MonacoTrail
See hikes here
View
9
St. Michael's Castle Church
Hiking Highlight
Nice church with interesting construction. There are different levels here. The family crypt is located in the cellar and can be viewed during special tours. Otherwise the church is part …
translated by•
Tip by Cathrin
See hikes here
View