Hidden in the forest above Unterheimbach lies the Heimberg Castle ruins—also known as Hellmat. While the remains of this former hilltop castle are sparse, its location amidst vineyards and the mystical atmosphere at dusk or in the fog make this place special.

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August 21, 2019

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Heimberg Castle, also called Hellmat Castle or Hellmat Castle Ruin, is the remainder of a hilltop castle on the Schloßbuckel of the Heimberg (350 m above sea level).
The probably …

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December 27, 2024

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Heimberg Castle once stood on a peak with a gently sloping ridge. Only the foundations of the keep remain from the complex. Numerous earthen ramparts indicate other buildings. The deep moat has been preserved along the ridge. The remains now lie in a light forest. The trees offer a far-reaching view, which explains why the castle was built at this location.

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1. Beach area at Breitenauer See – Breitenauer Lake loop from Öhringen Hauptbahnhof

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2. Brettachtal Cycle Path – Lake Breitenau loop from Untergriesheim

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3. Brettach Valley Cycle Path – Winter linden, Langenbeutingen loop from Unterheimbach

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Elevation 340 m

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Friday 13 March

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Location: Bretzfeld, Hohenlohekreis, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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1. Beach area at Breitenauer See – Breitenauer Lake loop from Öhringen Hauptbahnhof

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