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Burg Hohenkressberg, Kreßberg

Burg Hohenkressberg

Hohenkressberg Castle

Kreßberg

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where
Kreßberg

To make a day of it

Open within 20 km

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Burg Hohenkressberg stands in Kreßberg (Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burg Hohenkressberg is a ruined hilltop castle standing 511 metres above sea level, in the hamlet of Hohenkreßberg that gave its name to the municipality of Kreßberg. Built probably in the 13th century by the lords of Kreßberg, it passed through several owners before burning down in 1648. Remnants of its moat, rampart and ditch can still be traced, alongside a pilgrimage chapel erected in 1723 within the former moat.

What to know

  • This is an open-air ruin with no habitable building to visit.
  • Reaching it involves a climb up the Kreßberg hill.
  • An 18th-century pilgrimage chapel stands within the former moat area.
  • There are no set opening hours or fees, as the site is outdoors and freely accessible.

Where this château is

Kreßberg · Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Unterstelzhausen, 74594 Kreßberg

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown

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Frequently asked

When was the Burg Hohenkressberg built?
It was probably built in the 13th century by the lords of Kreßberg, first documented around 1303.
Why is the Burg Hohenkressberg a ruin?
The castle burned down in 1648 and was never rebuilt.
Can you visit a building at the Burg Hohenkressberg?
No, only remains of the moat, rampart and ditch survive, along with a nearby chapel.
Where is the Burg Hohenkressberg located?
It is located in Kreßberg, in the Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall, in Baden-Württemberg.

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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 Schwäbisch Hall