Hornberg Castle above the Jagst near Kirchberg was built around 1216 by the Sulz family (based on the hill opposite) as a Hohenstaufen castle. After many changes of ownership, the castle came into the hands of the Lords of Crailsheim in 1504.
During the Peasants' War, part of the spur castle was destroyed, but was subsequently rebuilt. The Lords of Crailsheim converted the castle into a palace in the 16th century and created a garden.
The property is still owned by the Baron Crailsheim Family Foundation and cannot be visited.

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Great castle

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July 14, 2024

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Beautiful grounds and a lovely descent into the valley. The paving in the lower area is laid as a water protection so that the water does not flow too quickly into the valley. Care should be taken when walking downhill.

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1. Wild Garlic Trail along the Jagst – Kirchberg Castle on the Jagst loop from Kirchberg an der Jagst

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02:51

210m

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2. View of Kirchberg an der Jagst – Ockenauer Steg Covered Wooden Bridge loop from Kirchberg an der Jagst

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01:36

130m

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3. Ockenauer Steg Covered Bridge – Ockenauer Steg Covered Wooden Bridge loop from Kirchberg an der Jagst

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05:28

300m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 420 m

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Location: Kirchberg an der Jagst, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Wild Garlic Trail along the Jagst – Kirchberg Castle on the Jagst loop from Kirchberg an der Jagst

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