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Burg Hölnstein, Burladingen

Ruine Stetten

Burladingen

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Burg Hölnstein stands in Burladingen (Zollernalbkreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Burg Hölnstein is a ruined spur castle sitting atop a rocky outcrop 817.8 metres high, above Stetten unter Holstein, a district of Burladingen. Most likely built around 1275 by the lords of Hölnstein, it changed hands several times before being sold to the counts of Zollern in the late 15th century. Substantial remains of the outer walls and buildings still stand today, alongside natural caves that were once part of the fortified complex.

What to know

  • The site lies in Burladingen, in the Zollernalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, on a rocky spur above Stetten.
  • Reaching the ruin requires walking up a rocky slope, so sturdy footwear is advisable.
  • The ruin was restored by the town of Burladingen in 1985.
  • There are no set opening hours or fees, as this is an open-air ruin freely accessible to visitors.

Where this château is

Burladingen · Zollernalbkreis · Baden-Württemberg

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72393 Burladingen

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Heritage status
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Frequently asked

Who built the Burg Hölnstein?
It was most likely built around 1275 by the lords of Hölnstein.
Is the Burg Hölnstein open to the public?
Yes, it is an open-air ruin with free access and no fixed hours or fees.
What remains of the Burg Hölnstein today?
Substantial remains of the outer walls and buildings survive, along with natural caves.
Where is the Burg Hölnstein located?
It is located in Burladingen, in the Zollernalbkreis district of Baden-Württemberg, above the hamlet of Stetten.

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