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Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels, Hayingen

Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels

Hayingen

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Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels stands in Hayingen (Landkreis Reutlingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels stands on a rocky spur at 610 metres above sea level, at the mouth of the Schweiftal, roughly two kilometres west of Hayingen. Built in the 13th century by the lords of Ehrenfels, it later passed to the lords of Gundelfingen before becoming a hideout for robbers, which led troops of Zwiefalten Abbey to destroy it in 1516. What remains today is the round base of a keep, seven metres in diameter, set on a shield wall, along with faint traces of a neck ditch.

What to know

  • The site lies about two kilometres on foot from Hayingen, over natural, sloping terrain.
  • Only the base of a round keep and faint traces of a ditch remain, with no roofed structure to visit.
  • There are no fixed hours or fees, as this is an open-air ruin.
  • Nearby stands the Schloss Ehrenfels, not to be confused with this older ruin.
  • Sturdy footwear is advisable given the forest paths and uneven ground.

Where this château is

Hayingen · Landkreis Reutlingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

72534 Hayingen

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Heritage status
Protection status unknown
Period of construction
12th century

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Frequently asked

Where is the Ruine Alt-Ehrenfels located?
It stands near Hayingen, in the Landkreis Reutlingen in Baden-Württemberg, at the mouth of the Schweiftal.
What remains of the Burg Alt-Ehrenfels today?
The round base of a seven-metre keep and faint traces of a neck ditch still survive.
Why was the castle destroyed?
Having become a hideout for robbers, it was destroyed in 1516 by troops of Zwiefalten Abbey.
Is Alt-Ehrenfels the same as the Schloss Ehrenfels?
No, they are close but distinct: the ruin is the older medieval castle, while the Schloss is a separate nearby building.

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