What remains of Burg Häringstein today?

Almost nothing of the medieval castle survives; the site now holds an observation tower built in 1899 on the former castle grounds.

When was the castle built and abandoned?

It was built around 1100 by the lords of Ebingen or Häringstein and abandoned in the first half of the 13th century.

How do you get to Burg Häringstein?

It is reached on foot via a path starting from the Waldheim Ebingen recreational area near Albstadt.

What is the Hexenküche?

It is a cave located directly beneath the present-day observation tower, within the former castle site.

Is there a far-reaching view from the tower?

On clear days the upper platform offers a view over the valley and sometimes as far as the Swiss Alps.

Burg Häringstein

Häringstein Castle

Ebingen

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Where: Ebingen

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Burg Häringstein stands in Ebingen (Zollernalbkreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

Burg Häringstein, also known as the Ebinger Schlossfels, marks the remains of a spur castle above the Schmiecha valley, overlooking the Ebingen district of Albstadt. Built around 1100 by the lords of Ebingen or of Häringstein, it was abandoned in the first half of the 13th century. Little of the medieval stronghold survives on the ground, but the rock has carried an observation tower since 1899, erected after archaeological excavations. Beneath the tower lies a cave known as the Hexenküche, or witch's kitchen.

What to know

Almost nothing remains of the medieval castle itself, the site today is dominated by a 19th-century lookout tower.
It is reached on foot via a path from the Waldheim Ebingen recreational area.
On clear days the view from the upper platform extends to the Swiss Alps.
A cave called the Hexenküche opens directly beneath the tower.
The visit is essentially an outdoor walk, with no opening hours or admission tied to the ruin itself.

Where this château is

Ebingen · Zollernalbkreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Ebingen, Zollernalbkreis

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Frequently asked

What remains of Burg Häringstein today?: Almost nothing of the medieval castle survives; the site now holds an observation tower built in 1899 on the former castle grounds.
When was the castle built and abandoned?: It was built around 1100 by the lords of Ebingen or Häringstein and abandoned in the first half of the 13th century.
How do you get to Burg Häringstein?: It is reached on foot via a path starting from the Waldheim Ebingen recreational area near Albstadt.
What is the Hexenküche?: It is a cave located directly beneath the present-day observation tower, within the former castle site.
Is there a far-reaching view from the tower?: On clear days the upper platform offers a view over the valley and sometimes as far as the Swiss Alps.