When was the Ruine Stöffeln built?

The stronghold dates to the 12th century, erected by the lords of Stöffeln, whose land was already recorded in 1055.

Why is the Ruine Stöffeln in ruins?

It was destroyed in 1388 during the Reutlingen town war and was never rebuilt.

What remains to see on site today?

Remains of walls, rock-cut ditches and earthworks spread across two former fortified sections.

Is there an entrance fee?

No fee is recorded, as the site is an open-air ruin without access control.

Ruine Stöffeln

Gönningen

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Where: Gönningen

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Ruine Stöffeln stands in Gönningen (Landkreis Reutlingen), in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Recorded dating: 10th century. No visits are on record for this building.

The Ruine Stöffeln crowns the Stöffelberg, 736 metres high, above Gönningen in the Landkreis Reutlingen. Built in the 12th century by the lords of Stöffeln, first recorded in 1055 as Stofola, it consisted of two fortified sections linked by an outer bailey, defended by several rock-cut ditches. Sold to the Count of Württemberg around 1300 and destroyed in 1388 during the Reutlingen town war, it was never rebuilt. Surviving today are remains of walls, ramparts and ditches, uncovered through excavations in 1885 and again in 1930.

What to know

Reaching the site involves a walk through forest up to the summit of the Stöffelberg, with no particular facilities mentioned.
Only ground-level remains survive, walls, ditches and earthworks, with no standing building.
There are no set opening hours or admission fees, as the ruin is an open-air site freely accessible.
The wooded, sloping terrain makes sturdy footwear advisable for the climb.

Where this château is

Gönningen · Landkreis Reutlingen · Baden-Württemberg

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Address

Stöffelberg, Gönningen, 72770 Reutlingen

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown
Period of construction: 10th century

Frequently asked

When was the Ruine Stöffeln built?: The stronghold dates to the 12th century, erected by the lords of Stöffeln, whose land was already recorded in 1055.
Why is the Ruine Stöffeln in ruins?: It was destroyed in 1388 during the Reutlingen town war and was never rebuilt.
What remains to see on site today?: Remains of walls, rock-cut ditches and earthworks spread across two former fortified sections.
Is there an entrance fee?: No fee is recorded, as the site is an open-air ruin without access control.