Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Stuttgart District
Landkreis Heilbronn
Löwenstein
Löwenstein castle ruins
Germany
Baden-Württemberg
Stuttgart District
Landkreis Heilbronn
Löwenstein
Löwenstein castle ruins
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 660 out of 675 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Schwäbisch-Fränkischer Wald
Location: Löwenstein, Landkreis Heilbronn, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
The history of the town of Löwenstein is closely linked to the origins of the castle, which was built in the 11th century (circa 1080 to 1090) by the Counts of Calw.Throughout the year, nature park guides Sabine Rücker, Walter Hieber, Gisela Weigle, and Michaela Köhler offer tours of the castle's history and tower climbs to interested visitors to the castle grounds. Free tours and various hands-on activities are offered throughout the year. Appointments can also be arranged outside of these hours. The contact person is nature park guide Sabine Rücker (07194 / 95 48 545). Further information is also available at the town hall from Ms. Eveline Haaf (07130 / 22-23).
May 29, 2017
Beautiful castle ruins with nice rest areas to linger
March 14, 2022
The way up here is worth it because of the castle complex and because it rewards with good views far over the Sulmtal.
July 20, 2019
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