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Ruine Herwartstein, Königsbronn

Ruine Herwartstein

Königsbronn

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Ruine Herwartstein stands in Königsbronn (Landkreis Heidenheim), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Ruine Herwartstein sits on a spur 570 meters above the Brenz valley near Königsbronn. Only foundations, uncovered during the 20th century, remain of this former hilltop castle, yet its past is tied closely to the Staufer dynasty: built in stone as early as the 11th century under the early Staufers, it later passed to the counts of Helfenstein before being captured and badly damaged in 1287 by the forces of King Rudolf I of Habsburg. Sold in 1302 to King Albert I, the castle was dismantled in 1310, its stones reused to build the nearby Cistercian abbey of Königsbronn. Since 1997, the ruins have been marked as a stop along the Staufer Route.

What to know

  • Only foundations uncovered in the 20th century remain, there is no standing building to visit.
  • The site sits on a hilltop spur above the Brenz valley, so reaching it involves a walk uphill.
  • No verified information is available on opening hours, admission fees, or dedicated parking.
  • The ruins are part of the Staufer Route, a themed trail worth combining with other nearby sites.
  • Access is from the area around Königsbronn in the Heidenheim district.

Where this château is

Königsbronn · Landkreis Heidenheim · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

89551 Königsbronn

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Heritage status
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Frequently asked

What remains of the Ruine Herwartstein today?
Only foundations uncovered during the 20th century can be seen, no standing structure has survived.
Why was Burg Herwartstein destroyed?
After being sold to King Albert I in 1302, it was dismantled in 1310 and its stones were reused to build the Cistercian abbey of Königsbronn.
Is the Ruine Herwartstein connected to the Staufer dynasty?
Yes, it was built in stone as early as the 11th century by the early Staufers and is now part of the Staufer Route.
How do you get to the Ruine Herwartstein?
The site lies on a spur 570 meters above the Brenz valley near Königsbronn and requires a walk uphill.

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