Who built the Ruine Hofen?

The stronghold was erected in the 13th century, before 1323, by the Schwenzlin von Hofen family, who made it their ancestral seat.

What remains of the Burg Hofen today?

A restored gate, remnants of the enclosing walls, and two ditches with their protective earthworks facing the plateau can still be seen.

When did the Burg Hofen fall into ruin?

It was destroyed and abandoned after 1478, mentioned again in 1535 and described as a ruin by 1553.

Where is the Ruine Hofen located?

It lies at Grabenstetten, in the Landkreis Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, on a spur above the Schlattstaller Tal.

Ruine Hofen

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

The Ruine Hofen sits on a rocky spur at 670 metres above sea level, overlooking the Schlattstaller Tal east of Grabenstetten. The remains belong to a medieval stronghold built in the 13th century, the ancestral seat of the Schwenzlin von Hofen family who took their name from it. Visitors today find a restored gate, sections of the enclosing walls, and two ditches with their defensive earthworks facing the plateau.

What to know

The site stands on a steep rocky spur, so sturdy footwear is advisable for uneven ground.
This is an open-air ruin, with no known opening hours or admission fee.
Access is from the Schlattstaller Tal, east of Grabenstetten.
Only a restored gate, wall fragments and the defensive ditches remain, the structure has not been rebuilt.

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Grabenstetten · Landkreis Reutlingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Dieselstraße 6, 72582 Grabenstetten

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Who built the Ruine Hofen?: The stronghold was erected in the 13th century, before 1323, by the Schwenzlin von Hofen family, who made it their ancestral seat.
What remains of the Burg Hofen today?: A restored gate, remnants of the enclosing walls, and two ditches with their protective earthworks facing the plateau can still be seen.
When did the Burg Hofen fall into ruin?: It was destroyed and abandoned after 1478, mentioned again in 1535 and described as a ruin by 1553.
Where is the Ruine Hofen located?: It lies at Grabenstetten, in the Landkreis Reutlingen, Baden-Württemberg, on a spur above the Schlattstaller Tal.