Can Burg Hornberg be visited freely?

The site houses a forest education centre, which limits usual tourist access.

What is the origin of Burg Hornberg?

It was built in the 12th century for the counts of Calw and first mentioned in 1252.

Why does the castle look relatively modern?

Because it was rebuilt between 1958 and 1971 after being destroyed or left to decay following 1603.

Where is Burg Hornberg located?

Near the hamlet of Hornberg, part of Altensteig, in the Landkreis Calw, Baden-Württemberg.

Burg Hornberg

Altensteig

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

Burg Hornberg rises on a hilltop near the hamlet of the same name, part of the town of Altensteig in the Landkreis Calw. Built in the 12th century for the counts of Calw, it was inhabited by their ministeriales before falling into ruin after 1603. Rebuilt between 1958 and 1971, it regained its square keep and now houses a forest education centre run by the state forestry administration.

What to know

The site now operates as a forest education centre, which limits free public access.
The structure seen today results from a reconstruction carried out between 1958 and 1971, after centuries as a ruin.
No opening hours, fees or access conditions are confirmed for general visitors.
Its hilltop position near the hamlet of Hornberg implies a walk uphill to reach it.

Where this château is

Altensteig · Landkreis Calw · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Johannes-Brenz-Weg 1, 72213 Altensteig

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Château phone number

+49 7051 7943991

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Can Burg Hornberg be visited freely?: The site houses a forest education centre, which limits usual tourist access.
What is the origin of Burg Hornberg?: It was built in the 12th century for the counts of Calw and first mentioned in 1252.
Why does the castle look relatively modern?: Because it was rebuilt between 1958 and 1971 after being destroyed or left to decay following 1603.
Where is Burg Hornberg located?: Near the hamlet of Hornberg, part of Altensteig, in the Landkreis Calw, Baden-Württemberg.