What remains of the Burg Hürgerstein today?

Only traces in the ground survive from this former spur castle, with no standing structures left.

Where is the Burg Hürgerstein located?

It stands at the edge of the Brenz valley in the Dettingen area of Gerstetten, Landkreis Heidenheim, Baden-Württemberg.

Who built the Burg Hürgerstein?

It was connected to the Hürger family, local lords of Dettingen first recorded in 1216, before passing by marriage to the Schwelher von Wielandstein and then to the Counts of Württemberg in 1399.

Can you visit the Burg Hürgerstein?

There is no visitor infrastructure at the site, as it remains an unmaintained archaeological remnant.

Burg Hürgerstein

Hürgerstein Castle

Gerstetten

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Gerstetten

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Burg Hürgerstein stands in Gerstetten (Landkreis Heidenheim), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burg Hürgerstein is the sparse remnant of a medieval hilltop stronghold set at 520 metres above sea level, on the edge of the Brenz valley within the municipal area of Dettingen. Little survives above ground today, as this spur castle is known mainly through historical records rather than visible ruins. It once stood close to the Burg Falkenstein, in the Eselsburger Tal valley.

What to know

Almost nothing remains visible of the castle, only traces in the ground.
The site lies in the Dettingen area of Gerstetten, in the Landkreis Heidenheim.
There are no opening hours, fees or visitor facilities, as this is an unmaintained ruin site.
The nearby Burg Falkenstein, in the Eselsburger Tal, can be combined with a visit to the area.
Reaching the site involves walking over natural terrain without tourist infrastructure.

Where this château is

Gerstetten · Landkreis Heidenheim · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Gerstetten, Landkreis Heidenheim

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Burg Hürgerstein today?: Only traces in the ground survive from this former spur castle, with no standing structures left.
Where is the Burg Hürgerstein located?: It stands at the edge of the Brenz valley in the Dettingen area of Gerstetten, Landkreis Heidenheim, Baden-Württemberg.
Who built the Burg Hürgerstein?: It was connected to the Hürger family, local lords of Dettingen first recorded in 1216, before passing by marriage to the Schwelher von Wielandstein and then to the Counts of Württemberg in 1399.
Can you visit the Burg Hürgerstein?: There is no visitor infrastructure at the site, as it remains an unmaintained archaeological remnant.