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Kaltenburg Ruins

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Stuttgart District

Kaltenburg Ruins

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Kaltenburg Ruins

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Location: Niederstotzingen, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Charlottenhöhle – Kaltenburg Castle Ruins loop from Hürben

5.90km

01:39

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kaltenburg Castle Ruins – Charlottenhöhle loop from Stetten ob Lontal

11.5km

03:11

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Güssenburg – Ruine Kaltenburg loop from Giengen (Brenz)

16.5km

04:30

240m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Sebastian Kowalke

February 12, 2018

The castle dates from the early 12th century and came into the possession of the Counts of Helfenstein in the 14th century. After the castle was severely damaged in the Thirty Years War, it was only partially rebuilt. The ruins fell into disrepair and it was not until the 20th century that efforts were made to preserve the castle's condition. In the 1980s, large parts of the castle ruins were renovated and, above all, the two towers on the valley side were completely repaired.

In 2010 part of the defensive wall on the slope collapsed. The Kaltenburg-Verein organized a repair of the shield wall only with donations. The work was completed in the summer of 2018 and now the castle shines again in all its glory.

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Lukas Blomquist

May 3, 2020

The Kaltenburg ruins are extensive and offer a great view. It is also very beautiful to look at from the valley.

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Sawetz, Alois

August 21, 2019

Hello everybody,
the castle can be visited all year round. We currently have two tours every first Sunday of the month at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. They last about an hour and you learn a lot, even things that are not in the history books. The tour costs € 5 for adults and is free for children.

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Location: Niederstotzingen, Heidenheim, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Charlottenhöhle – Kaltenburg Castle Ruins loop from Hürben

2. Kaltenburg Castle Ruins – Charlottenhöhle loop from Stetten ob Lontal

3. Güssenburg – Ruine Kaltenburg loop from Giengen (Brenz)

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