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Reichenstein Castle Tower

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Reichenstein Castle Tower

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Reichenstein Castle Tower

Recommended by 53 hikers out of 58

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Please check local regulations for: Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Heinz

May 16, 2017

On the outskirts of the village Reichenstein, are the remains of the castle Reichenstein. From here you have an incomparable view of the Große Lautertal, the most densely populated valley in the Swabian Alb. The castle tower (keep) is open from April to October at the weekend for visitors. Admission free.
89584 Lauterach / Reichenstein
history
12th century Built by Count von Wartstein
1276 (Anselm von Reichenstein)
Damaged in the Peasants' War in 1525
around 1600 Burgstall
tower
Keep as a front tower, base with one-sided Eckbuckelquadern

Tower floor plan rectangular
Height 20 m
Height entrance 6 m
Base area 7.36 x 7.86 m
Dimensions
Kernburg about 25 x 30 m

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Isy 📷🌾🌄🛼

May 16, 2021

Unfortunately closed at the moment

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Armin F 72 🌲🥾🌳

August 15, 2024

The Reichenstein ruins are located above the Lautertal near the Laufermühle. The ruins only consist of the keep (castle tower), which can be accessed via a very narrow spiral staircase. It is partly dark inside the tower and the stairs are difficult to see (somewhat dangerous). A flashlight would therefore be advisable. From the tower you have a great view of the Lauter valley and the surrounding Alb. Entry is free. However, the tower may be closed in the winter months.

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