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The Top 13 Castles around Kirchheim am 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 13

beautiful castles to choose from around Kirchheim am Ries. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 26, 2025

Schenkenstein Castle Ruins

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The Schenkenstein Castle is the ruin of a high medieval spur castle above the Bopfingen district of Aufhausen in the Ostalb district in Baden-Württemberg. The Schenkenstein was the seat of …

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Wasserschloss Trochtelfingen

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Beautiful, partially renovated castle steeped in history, apparently built on Roman blocks, but first mentioned in documents in the 13th century.
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Wallerstein Plague Column

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Count Anton Karl von Oettingen-Wallerstein had the Wallerstein plague column erected by the sculptor Johann Georg Bschorer from Oberndorf in 1722-1725, based on the model of Bohemian plague columns and …

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Gromberg Castle Ruins

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ruin in the forest. Only a little of the keep to see.

The castle was the family castle of the Lords of Gromberg (mentioned in documents from 1235 to 1518). …

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Great building somewhat hidden on the side street near Nördlingen.

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