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The castle dates back to the Middle Ages and was expanded into its current form in the 15th century. It is picturesquely situated on the banks of the Jagst River and impresses with its solid stonework and historic flair. Today, it is privately owned but houses, among other things, a hotel and serves as a venue for the Jagsthausen Castle Festival, where Goethe's "Götz von Berlichingen" is performed annually on the open-air stage.

According to the oldest documents, Hornberg Castle was a Gaugrafenburg and later a knight's castle on a steep mountain spur 228.6 m above sea level above the Neckar valley above the town of Neckarzimmern between Bad Wimpfen and Mosbach.

Here you can take a short break and a photo. If you have time, you can also take a look at the castle. It's a nice change from a bike tour.

The ascent to the castle was worth it, even if it was still dormant when we visited.

beautiful view of the Neckar

the castle can be visited (admission required)

The Schlosshotel Götzenburg has been newly renovated and is currently being run as a Hotel Garni. There is a wonderful restaurant with a beer garden directly opposite the Götzenburg in the "Red Castle" for a "delicious and relaxed" cyclist break. The kitchen works with regional products and there are game dishes "from our own hunt".

Hornberg Castle is interesting and is supported by Lotto BW and fas Landesdenkmalamt to renovate the castle wall, keep, etc.