Why is Hohenrechberg Castle a ruin?

A fire caused by a lightning strike in 1865 destroyed the building, leaving it as a ruin ever since.

Can you park near the ruin?

No, parking is forbidden close to the site; visitors must use the designated public car parks and walk up.

Is there a restaurant on site?

Yes, an inn called Burgschänke serves regional food, though on hours separate from those of the ruin itself.

Hohenrechberg Castle

Schwäbisch Gmünd

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Ruine Hohenrechberg stands in Schwäbisch Gmünd (Ostalbkreis), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 12th century. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

The Hohenrechberg Ruin stands on a hilltop above Schwäbisch Gmünd, in the Ostalbkreis, overlooking the Fils and Rems valleys as far as the Swabian Alb. Likely founded in the 12th century by Ulrich von Rechberg, it served for centuries as the seat of the von Rechberg family until a lightning-triggered fire left it in ruins in 1865. Visitors today find the remaining walls of the fortress along with a small documentation room on its history.

What to know

The site is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Germany.
The ruin and its documentation room are open daily, reached on foot from a car park located away from the castle, as parking near the building itself is forbidden.
Reaching the hilltop requires a short walk uphill, involving some physical effort.
An on-site inn (Burgschänke) serves regional food, but its opening hours differ from those of the historic site.
The venue also hosts private events such as weddings and parties, which may limit access at certain times.

Practical information

Opening hours

every day: 10h00-18h00 (Burganlage / Ruine et salle de documentation)

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Where this château is

Schwäbisch Gmünd · Ostalbkreis · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Schlossberg 1, 73529 Schwäbisch Gmünd-Rechberg

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Heritage status: Kulturdenkmal in Deutschland
Period of construction: 12th century

Frequently asked

Who built Hohenrechberg Castle?: It is believed to have been founded in the 12th century by Ulrich von Rechberg, first mentioned in 1179.
Why is Hohenrechberg Castle a ruin?: A fire caused by a lightning strike in 1865 destroyed the building, leaving it as a ruin ever since.
Can you park near the ruin?: No, parking is forbidden close to the site; visitors must use the designated public car parks and walk up.
Is there a restaurant on site?: Yes, an inn called Burgschänke serves regional food, though on hours separate from those of the ruin itself.