Ruine Hohengerhausen
Blaubeuren
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- Where
- Blaubeuren
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Ruine Hohengerhausen stands in Blaubeuren (Alb-Donau-Kreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. No visits are on record for this building.
The Ruine Hohengerhausen stands above the Gerhausen district of Blaubeuren, perched on a rocky spur in Baden-Württemberg. Built around 1080 by Count Hartmann II of Dillingen, it was expanded during the 12th and 13th centuries before being dismantled from 1768 onward. What remains today includes parts of a gate tower on the north side, fragments of towers and the remnants of a keep. Beneath the ruins, a cave known as the Große Grotte opens into the rock, reaching a depth of 28 metres and containing traces of occupation dating back to Neanderthal times.
What to know
- The site sits on high ground above the Gerhausen district of Blaubeuren and is reached on foot from the village.
- It is an open-air ruin with no known opening hours or admission fee.
- A 28-metre-deep cave opens into the rock beneath the fortifications, accessible near the ruin.
- The ruin underwent restoration work between 1974 and 1977, and again between 2017 and 2021.
- Sturdy footwear is recommended, as the terrain is rocky and sloped.
Where this château is
Blaubeuren · Alb-Donau-Kreis · Baden-Württemberg
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Address
Blaubeuren, Alb-Donau-Kreis
Directions open from wherever you are, by car or public transport.
- Heritage status
- Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
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Frequently asked
- Who built the Ruine Hohengerhausen?
- It was built around 1080 by Count Hartmann II of Dillingen, then expanded during the 12th and 13th centuries.
- Why is the Ruine Hohengerhausen in ruins today?
- The fortress was dismantled from 1768 onward, after passing through the hands of several owners, including the Counts of Helfenstein, Austria and Württemberg.
- What can still be seen on site?
- Remaining features include parts of a gate tower on the north side, fragments of towers and the remains of a keep.
- What is the Große Grotte?
- It is a cave opening beneath the fortifications, 28 metres deep, where traces of Neanderthal-era occupation were found.
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Sources
Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.
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