What remains of the Burgruine Hohenstein today?

Only a deep ditch and a small mound survive, as the buildings vanished during the 14th century.

When was the Burgruine Hohenstein built?

It was erected by the lords of Hohenstein and first mentioned in 1334.

Can visitors access the Burgruine Hohenstein freely?

The site is an open-air ruin with no known opening hours or fees, reachable on foot.

Why was the Burgruine Hohenstein destroyed?

Historical sources do not give the exact circumstances, only that it was destroyed in the mid 14th century.

Burgruine Hohenstein

Schwäbisch Hall

Access

No visits on recordNo opening hours or ticketing found

Where: Schwäbisch Hall

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Burgruine Hohenstein stands in Schwäbisch Hall (Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgruine Hohenstein sits on a rocky spur above a bend of the Bühler river, near the hamlet of Hohenstadt in the municipality of Schwäbisch Hall. Built by the lords of Hohenstein and first recorded in 1334, it was destroyed in the mid 14th century and never rebuilt. What remains today is a deep neck ditch and a low mound a few metres high, modest traces of a vanished stronghold.

What to know

Only a ditch and a low mound remain of the fortress, with no visible walls or towers today.
The site lies on an isolated spur near the hamlet of Hohenstadt, away from main roads.
Access is on foot across natural terrain without particular facilities.
There are no opening hours or admission fees, as this is an open-air ruin freely accessible.

Where this château is

Schwäbisch Hall · Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Schwäbisch Hall, Landkreis Schwäbisch Hall

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Frequently asked

What remains of the Burgruine Hohenstein today?: Only a deep ditch and a small mound survive, as the buildings vanished during the 14th century.
When was the Burgruine Hohenstein built?: It was erected by the lords of Hohenstein and first mentioned in 1334.
Can visitors access the Burgruine Hohenstein freely?: The site is an open-air ruin with no known opening hours or fees, reachable on foot.
Why was the Burgruine Hohenstein destroyed?: Historical sources do not give the exact circumstances, only that it was destroyed in the mid 14th century.