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Burgruine Wöllstein

Abtsgmünd

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Where
Abtsgmünd

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Burgruine Wöllstein stands in Abtsgmünd (Ostalbkreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 12th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Burgruine Wöllstein sits on a spur above the Kocher valley, near the hamlet of Wöllstein in the municipality of Abtsgmünd. Little remains of the medieval stronghold built by the lords of Wellstein, as the castle was dismantled in the early 18th century apart from its chapel, now dedicated to Saint James. Visitors come mainly for that chapel, a stop on a route of the Way of St James, its exterior decorated since 2002 with a painting by the priest and artist Sieger Köder depicting the legend of the miraculous hens.

What to know

  • No substantial remains of the medieval stronghold survive, apart from the rebuilt St James chapel.
  • The site lies on a route of the Way of St James, making it a stop for pilgrims and hikers.
  • No opening hours, admission fees or accessibility details are available for this site.
  • Access is on foot via a path leading to the hamlet of Wöllstein, away from typical tourist routes.

Where this château is

Abtsgmünd · Ostalbkreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

73453 Abtsgmünd

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Period of construction
12th century

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Frequently asked

What remains of Burgruine Wöllstein today?
Only the St James chapel survives, rebuilt after the fortress was demolished around 1700.
Can visitors go inside the chapel?
No opening hours or access conditions for the chapel interior are given in the available facts.
Why is the chapel known among hikers?
It lies on a route of the Way of St James and has borne an exterior painting by Sieger Köder since 2002.
Where exactly is Burgruine Wöllstein located?
It stands in Abtsgmünd, in the Ostalbkreis, in Baden-Württemberg, above the hamlet of Wöllstein.

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Ostalbkreis

From the same period — 12e siècle