Who built Hohenneuffen Castle?

It was built between 1100 and 1120 by Mangold von Sulmetingen, who later took the name von Neuffen.

Why is Hohenneuffen Castle a ruin today?

It became militarily obsolete and was demolished from 1793 onward on ducal order, with its materials sold off.

Did Hohenneuffen Castle ever fall under siege?

It withstood attacks during the 1312 imperial conflict and the 1524 Peasants' War, but surrendered in 1635 after a fifteen-month siege during the Thirty Years' War.

Can you go inside Hohenneuffen Castle?

Some of the casemates are open to visitors, while the rest of the site is explored as an open-air ruin.

Where is Hohenneuffen Castle located?

It stands near Neuffen, in the district of Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg.

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Burg Hohenneuffen stands in Neuffen (Landkreis Esslingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

What to know

The site sits on a rocky spur high above Neuffen, so reaching it involves an uphill walk.
It is an open-air ruin, with no enclosed building or indoor exhibition mentioned.
Some of the casemates are open for visitors to walk through.
A restaurant and refreshment spot operate on site, continuing a tradition dating back to an 1862 inn.
No opening hours, fees or accessibility details are given here, so check locally before visiting.

Where this château is

Neuffen · Landkreis Esslingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Hohenneuffenstraße 100, 73268 Erkenbrechtsweiler

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Château phone number

+49 7025 2206

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 12th century

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Who built Hohenneuffen Castle?: It was built between 1100 and 1120 by Mangold von Sulmetingen, who later took the name von Neuffen.
Why is Hohenneuffen Castle a ruin today?: It became militarily obsolete and was demolished from 1793 onward on ducal order, with its materials sold off.
Did Hohenneuffen Castle ever fall under siege?: It withstood attacks during the 1312 imperial conflict and the 1524 Peasants' War, but surrendered in 1635 after a fifteen-month siege during the Thirty Years' War.
Can you go inside Hohenneuffen Castle?: Some of the casemates are open to visitors, while the rest of the site is explored as an open-air ruin.
Where is Hohenneuffen Castle located?: It stands near Neuffen, in the district of Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg.