What remains of the Burgruine Höhenstein today?

Only the ruins of a residential tower in the northwest corner of the former castle are still visible, the rest of the site survives mainly as buried archaeological evidence.

Can you go inside the Burgruine Höhenstein?

No, there is no accessible interior, only the exterior ruins of the tower remain.

Who built the Burgruine Höhenstein?

Its origins are old, possibly around 1200 according to earlier publications, but the first documented owners, the Zystrell and later the von Donnerstein families, appear only in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Why is the Burgruine Höhenstein a ruin?

The castle was destroyed in 1489 during the Löwler War.

Where is the Burgruine Höhenstein located?

It lies in Stallwang, in the Landkreis Straubing-Bogen, Bavaria, above the hamlet of Höhenstein.

Burgruine Höhenstein

Stallwang

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Where: Stallwang

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Burgruine Höhenstein stands in Stallwang (Landkreis Straubing-Bogen), in Bavaria, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgruine Höhenstein sits on a hilltop at 530 metres above the hamlet of Höhenstein, part of the municipality of Stallwang. Only the remains of a residential tower in the northwest corner of the former castle still stand, the rest of the site surviving mainly as buried archaeological traces. It appeals chiefly to visitors drawn to quiet, unrestored ruins and woodland walks rather than to fully developed tourist castles.

What to know

Only the remains of a residential tower survive, there is no restored castle or interior to visit.
The site is listed as a Baudenkmal in Bavaria, with part of it also protected as a Bodendenkmal for buried archaeological remains.
No opening hours, fees or visitor facilities are documented, access is free and informal within a natural setting.
Sturdy footwear is advisable, as the ruin stands on a wooded hilltop away from any marked tourist route.
There is no verified information on parking, accessibility or whether dogs are allowed.

Where this château is

Stallwang · Landkreis Straubing-Bogen · Bayern

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Heritage status: Baudenkmal in Bayern

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What remains of the Burgruine Höhenstein today?: Only the ruins of a residential tower in the northwest corner of the former castle are still visible, the rest of the site survives mainly as buried archaeological evidence.
Can you go inside the Burgruine Höhenstein?: No, there is no accessible interior, only the exterior ruins of the tower remain.
Who built the Burgruine Höhenstein?: Its origins are old, possibly around 1200 according to earlier publications, but the first documented owners, the Zystrell and later the von Donnerstein families, appear only in the 14th and 15th centuries.
Why is the Burgruine Höhenstein a ruin?: The castle was destroyed in 1489 during the Löwler War.
Where is the Burgruine Höhenstein located?: It lies in Stallwang, in the Landkreis Straubing-Bogen, Bavaria, above the hamlet of Höhenstein.