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The Kocherburg A thousand years ago, the spur castle secured the power of the Counts of Dillingen. After extensive archaeological security measures, the ruins can now be explored by anyone. An award-worthy civic project! Why did you need a castle in the Middle Ages? Castles protected the defenseless, castles secured influence for powerful men. This was also the case with the Kocherburg, which was first mentioned in 1300 as "castrum Kochenburch". However, it is probably much older. Its name goes back to the Lords of Kochen, who defended the interests of the Ellwangen monastery in the region as servants as early as 1147. In the middle of the 14th century, the military character of the castle was lost. The Kocherburg served the Ellwangen bailiffs primarily as the seat of the administrative district of the same name, "Amt Kochenburg". But not all of these bailiffs were popular with the people of Unterkochen. The legend of the hunting-obsessed Junker Hans testifies to this. Source: https://www.aalen.de/die-kocherburg.185009.25.htm

Hellenstein Castle is a fortress located above the town of Heidenheim an der Brenz. It was originally the ancestral home of the Lords of Hellenstein - later ownership changed. In the late Middle Ages, the complex was under Bavarian control. Since the beginning of the modern era, it has been under Württemberg leadership. From Hellenstein Castle you have a fantastic view of the town of Heidenheim!

Location: Corner spur at the confluence of the Lone and the Hürbe. Altitude: 513m at the highest point. 498m in the courtyard. 480m in the Lone valley. Size and scope: 3996m2 and 300m ring wall. The Kaltenburg stands on a mountain spur above the Hürbe and Lone valleys. The three round towers still visible date from the Wilhelminian period, the two corner towers from the 17th century. First mentioned in 1240. The castle complex has been gradually renovated for several years. It's always worth a visit and the view is great.

Seldom seen such a cool castle. It's privately owned and you can actually walk around alone inside. It's really worth a trip.

You can visit the ruins, some of which are currently being restored, and you can even go up to the tower for a donation.

From the Kocher-Jagst cycle path you should definitely take the short detour to Kapfenburg. The inner courtyard is freely accessible and the castle is simply worth seeing. Since 1999, the international music school academy at Schloss Kapfenberg has had its headquarters here. We were lucky enough to be accompanied by classical music as we toured the farm. A complete tour of the castle is only possible as part of a guided tour.

very well preserved castle with restaurant

Old Kocherburg, now a ruin but being restored. You won't be lonely here on weekends!