What remains of Burg Hohenstein today?

Only a fragment of a wall and some foundations survive, the rest having been lost after its destruction in 1312.

Who built Burg Hohenstein?

It was founded by the lords of Urslingen, a family of high nobility, first documented before 1100.

Why was Burg Hohenstein destroyed?

It was attacked and destroyed in 1312 by the free city of Rottweil, in retaliation against the lords of Zimmern who sided with the Duchy of Württemberg.

Are Burg Hohenstein and Schloss Hohenstein the same building?

No, Schloss Hohenstein is a separate building erected in 1923 on the nearby plateau by the counts of Bissingen-Nippenburg.

Burg Hohenstein

Dietingen

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Burg Hohenstein (Dietingen) stands in Dietingen (Landkreis Rottweil), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Burg Hohenstein is a ruined hilltop castle near Dietingen, in the Landkreis Rottweil, overlooking the upper Neckar valley. Founded by the lords of Urslingen before 1100, it ranks among the oldest fortifications in the area. Only a single wall fragment and some foundations remain today, remnants of a turbulent past shared between noble families and the free city of Rottweil.

What to know

The site consists only of partial ruins, a wall fragment and some foundations, with no reconstruction.
There are no fixed opening hours or admission fees, as it is an open-air site freely accessible.
Nearby stands Schloss Hohenstein, built in 1923, a separate building from the medieval ruin.
Access involves a walk uphill, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
The site has no visitor infrastructure or organised facilities.

Where this château is

Dietingen · Landkreis Rottweil · Baden-Württemberg

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B14, 78661 Dietingen

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Frequently asked

What remains of Burg Hohenstein today?: Only a fragment of a wall and some foundations survive, the rest having been lost after its destruction in 1312.
Who built Burg Hohenstein?: It was founded by the lords of Urslingen, a family of high nobility, first documented before 1100.
Why was Burg Hohenstein destroyed?: It was attacked and destroyed in 1312 by the free city of Rottweil, in retaliation against the lords of Zimmern who sided with the Duchy of Württemberg.
Are Burg Hohenstein and Schloss Hohenstein the same building?: No, Schloss Hohenstein is a separate building erected in 1923 on the nearby plateau by the counts of Bissingen-Nippenburg.