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Burg Derneck, Hayingen

Burg Derneck

Derneck Castle

Hayingen

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Burg Derneck stands in Hayingen (Landkreis Reutlingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 14th century. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on October 1, 2026.

Burg Derneck sits on a rocky spur above the valley of the Große Lauter, near Hayingen, within the Swabian Alb UNESCO biosphere reserve. Built before 1350 by Degenhart I of Degeneck, it later passed to the counts of Helfenstein, then to the Fürstenberg family, and eventually to the Kingdom of Württemberg. What remains today is the outer wall, an inner bailey and the Steinhaus, a shield wall topped with a viewing platform, while the former forester's house now serves as a hikers' lodge. Since 1967 the site has belonged to the Schwäbischer Albverein, which runs a simple lodge and tavern there.

What to know

  • The site is best reached on foot or by bike via marked trails from Hayingen, Gundelfingen or Indelhausen.
  • The Steinhaus viewing platform is reached after an uphill walk from the area around the castle.
  • A simple tavern serves drinks and light meals to day visitors, with advance notice recommended for groups larger than twelve.
  • Dogs are not allowed inside the lodge for hygiene reasons.
  • A car access point near a playground and barbecue area leaves the parking about a five-minute walk from the site.

Practical information

Opening hours

Monday (today)09:00-19:00
Tuesday09:00-19:00
Wednesday09:00-19:00
Thursday09:00-19:00
Friday09:00-19:00
Saturday09:00-19:00
Sunday09:00-19:00

Opening hours published by the château on its Google listing. We have not yet confirmed them on its official website.

Visit duration
Not verified
Wheelchair access
Not verified
Dogs
Not allowed
Parking
Access up to the grill and playground area, 5 min below the castle; overnight guests may drive into the Burghof to load and unload.

On site

  • Food and drink
  • Picnic area
  • Child-friendly
  • Accommodation

Where this château is

Hayingen · Landkreis Reutlingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Bei Münzdorf Schlosshalde 1, 72534 Hayingen

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Château phone number

+49 7386 217

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Period of construction
14th century

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Frequently asked

Who built Burg Derneck?
It was built before 1350 by Degenhart I of Degeneck, from the Niedergundelfingen family.
Can you visit the inside of the castle?
The former forester's house now serves as a hikers' lodge and simple tavern open to day visitors.
How do you get to Burg Derneck without a car?
You can walk from the train station at Rechtenstein or take a bus to Gundelfingen and continue on foot.
Are dogs allowed?
No, dogs are not permitted inside the lodge for hygiene reasons.
What remains of the original medieval structure?
The outer wall, an inner bailey and the Steinhaus with its viewing platform survive from the original castle.

Information verified on October 1, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Reutlingen

From the same period — 14e siècle