Castles
GermanyBaden-WürttembergStuttgart District
GöppingenGeislingen an der SteigeHelfenstein Castle Ruins
Castles
GermanyBaden-WürttembergStuttgart District
GöppingenGeislingen an der SteigeHelfenstein Castle Ruins
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Helfenstein Castle Ruins
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Location: Geislingen an der Steige, Göppingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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October 17, 2025
Hiking
Over the centuries, the complex was expanded and fortified several times before being destroyed in the 16th century during warfare. Today, impressive remains of the walls, parts of the keep, and the basic structure of the castle are still preserved.
•September 27, 2020
Hiking
•January 7, 2017
Hiking
Opening hours:
March to December on weekends and bank holidays (when the flag is raised on the tower).
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Elevation 580 m
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Location: Geislingen an der Steige, Göppingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany