Who built Falkenstein Castle?

It was probably built around 1200 by a ministerialis family serving the Zähringen dynasty, the lords of Falkenstein.

Why is Falkenstein Castle in ruins?

It was attacked and destroyed by the citizens of Freiburg on 6 December 1388, following years of conflict over control of the Höllental route.

What can still be seen at the site?

Fragments of wall spread across four levels of the rocky ridge, including the presumed remains of a keep, a kitchen and a chapel.

Is Falkenstein Castle easy to reach?

No, the site sits on a rocky outcrop that is difficult to access and visiting requires walking over uneven terrain.

Falkenstein Castle

Buchenbach

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Where: Buchenbach

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To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Sleep nearby

Schloss Reinach (Reinach Castle)Accommodation on site24 km

Burg Falkenstein (Höllental) stands in Buchenbach (Landkreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

What to know

The site sits on a rocky outcrop that is difficult to access, at around 618 metres above sea level.
This is a ruin with no covered structure left standing, only fragments of wall remain.
Visiting involves walking over uneven terrain, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
No opening hours, admission fees or accessibility information are available for this site.

Where this château is

Buchenbach · Landkreis Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

79256 Breitnau

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Frequently asked

Who built Falkenstein Castle?: It was probably built around 1200 by a ministerialis family serving the Zähringen dynasty, the lords of Falkenstein.
Why is Falkenstein Castle in ruins?: It was attacked and destroyed by the citizens of Freiburg on 6 December 1388, following years of conflict over control of the Höllental route.
What can still be seen at the site?: Fragments of wall spread across four levels of the rocky ridge, including the presumed remains of a keep, a kitchen and a chapel.
Is Falkenstein Castle easy to reach?: No, the site sits on a rocky outcrop that is difficult to access and visiting requires walking over uneven terrain.