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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!

A highlight in the Kochertal. You get an even better view from the path above, which leads through the forest

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

We were told as children that this was the bridge of lies, anyone who lied would fall down. What you believe as a child 🤦‍♂️

The landmark of Heidenheim Hellenstein Castle. The Knights' Hall is currently being renovated.

Very well preserved castle over Heidenheim. From up here you have a great view over the city, in summer open air events are held in the old ruins, very impressive.

The castle complex, which developed from a kennel castle with an access gate, has a core castle with converging wings, outer bailey and considerable curtain walls. It is impressively visible from afar with its 30 meter high keep, the copper tower, with a base area of 9.8 × 9.8 meters with a wall thickness of 3.2 meters, which is square at the bottom and octagonal at the top, equipped with gun hatches. The castle chapel was dedicated to St. Mary, St. Barbara and St. Katharina. Source: Wikipedia