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The Top 20 Castles around St. Peter

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 around St. Peter. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 6, 2025

Kastelburg Castle Ruins

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Very nice view of Waldkirch and the surrounding area. The history of the castle is very interesting. At the entrance there is an information board with an overview of its history.

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Zähringen Castle Tower

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Beautifully restored ruin with informative panels

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Ruins of St. Severin Chapel (Mauracher Berg)

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Great little church ruin, now with plenty of benches for a picnic.

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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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Ruins of Falkenstein Castle (Höllental)

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Steep, good footwear required, but when you're up there
you get a magnificent view of the Hirschsprung.
From the castle itself you can only see the remains of the wall.

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Ruins of Kasteleck Castle (Hidden in the Hill)

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Ruins of Kasteleck Castle

At the end of Oberried in the direction of Zastler there is an obviously artificial, almost round hill on the left. This should hide the remains …

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Buchholz Castle

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The listed Buchholz Castle was built in 1760 and expanded in 1767 by adding an elongated chapel on the east side. The castle includes two farm buildings and the garden …

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Bubenstein Castle Ruins

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Ok, in the meantime you have to look carefully for the way. He's almost gone.
The Falkenstein ruins are a little more worth seeing than the Bubenstein

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View from the Schwarzenburg ruins over Waldkirch and the Rhine Plain

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Lonely and romantic castle ruins with beautiful views of the Rhine Valley and Waldkirch. Worth a detour.

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Zähringen Castle

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Remains of a castle Zähringer, within the only remaining ruins of the wall, a stone observation tower was built, which is usually open on Sundays with fine weather. If you …

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View from Schwarzenburg Ruins

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A nice view over the valley.

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The Top 20 Castles around St. Peter

Kastelburg Castle Ruins

Zähringen Castle Tower

Ruins of St. Severin Chapel (Mauracher Berg)

Wiesneck Castle Ruins

Ruins of Falkenstein Castle (Höllental)

Ruins of Kasteleck Castle (Hidden in the Hill)

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