Staufen Castle Ruins
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 549 out of 564 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Südschwarzwald
Location: Staufen im Breisgau, Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Hochschwarzwald, Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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"... 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 marksmuenstertal-staufen.de/Media/Sehenswuerdheiten/Staufen-Burgruinetranslated by
•December 26, 2020
Great ruin with beautiful views. Always good for children. Should you have visited as a Markgräfler :)
translated by•June 25, 2020
the view, the wine, there are so many reasons for Staufen
translated by•November 2, 2017
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