"... The former seat of the barons of Staufen, who also brought the magician Faust to the city as a gold maker, offers a breathtaking view of the Vosges and the Rhine plain. ..."

Historical dates
1248 First documented mention
1633 Destroyed by fire in the Thirty Years War
1896 Acquisition by the city of Staufen from the property of the Barons of Mentzingen for 18,000 marks

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Enrico

June 25, 2020

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Great ruin with beautiful views. Always good for children. Should you have visited as a Markgräfler :)

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🇺🇦🇪🇺 Ira + Marcus S.

May 9, 2022

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The ruins of Staufen Castle are located on the approx. 380m high Schlossberg in Staufen and offer a great view of the city, the Black Forest and the Rhine plain.

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Elevation 340 m

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Location: Staufen im Breisgau, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Hochschwarzwald, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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