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Burg Falkenstein (Gerstetten), Dettingen am Albuch

Falkenstein Castle

Dettingen am Albuch

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Dettingen am Albuch

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Burg Falkenstein (Gerstetten) stands in Dettingen am Albuch (Landkreis Heidenheim), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burg Falkenstein is a ruined castle perched on a rocky outcrop above the Eselsburger Tal valley, near Dettingen am Albuch. Once the seat of the lordship that bore its name, the medieval stronghold survives only as fragmentary remains, with parts of its outer bailey still standing as part of the Falkenstein farm estate. The ruins stand open to visitors amid the cliffs and wooded valley characteristic of the Swabian Jura.

Written from Falkenstein Castle (Gerstetten)

What to know

  • The site is an open-air ruin with no known opening hours or admission fees.
  • Visiting means walking up to the remains perched on the rock, which takes less than an hour.
  • The terrain is uneven and includes a climb, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
  • Part of the former outer bailey survives as part of a neighbouring farm estate, which is not open for touring.
  • The wooded valley setting of the Eselsburger Tal is part of the appeal of the visit, beyond the ruins themselves.

Where this château is

Dettingen am Albuch · Landkreis Heidenheim · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

89547 Gerstetten

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

Can you visit Falkenstein Castle freely?
Yes, it is a freely accessible ruin with no known opening hours or admission fee.
How long does a visit to Falkenstein Castle take?
Walking up to the ruins and viewing the site usually takes less than an hour.
What remains of Falkenstein Castle today?
Remains of the keep on the rock survive, along with parts of the former outer bailey, now part of a neighbouring farm estate.
Why is Falkenstein Castle a ruin?
It was partly destroyed during the Thirty Years' War in 1634, then further demolished in 1740 and 1818.

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