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Starkenburg, Heppenheim

Starkenburg

Heppenheim

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Starkenburg stands in Heppenheim (Landkreis Bergstraße), in Hesse, Germany. The building is a listed Baudenkmal. Recorded dating: 11th century. Its opening hours and prices were verified at the source on September 22, 2026.

The Starkenburg overlooks the town of Heppenheim, in the Landkreis Bergstraße, in Hesse, from a hilltop first fortified in the 11th century. Parts of the old stronghold remain visible, while the site today also houses a youth hostel and an astronomical observatory built into its structures. Visitors come both for the history of the place and for the hiking trails starting at its base, as well as the view over the old town and the Rhine plain.

What to know

  • The Starkenburg is listed as a Kulturdenkmal in Hesse.
  • The site today houses a youth hostel and an observatory, which limits access to some parts of the building.
  • Walking up from Heppenheim town centre takes about 45 minutes.
  • Car access to the castle courtyard is possible, with a public car park located below the observatory.
  • Several hiking trails, including the Planetenweg and the Burgensteig, start directly at the site.

Practical information

Opening hours

haute saison
maison ouverte 07:30-20:00
réception 07
30-20:00
check-in 15
00-20:00
Visit duration
Not verified
Wheelchair access
Not verified
Dogs
Not verified
Parking
20 free parking spaces; parking in the château courtyard and in the public car park under the observatory; coaches drop off passengers at the Parkhof in the centre of Heppenheim (approx. 45 min walk)

On site

  • Toilets
  • Food and drink
  • Child-friendly
  • Accommodation

Where this château is

Heppenheim · Landkreis Bergstraße · Hessen

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Address

64646 Heppenheim (Bergstraße)

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Château phone number

+49 6252 77323

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Heritage status
Kulturdenkmal in Hessen
Period of construction
11th century

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Frequently asked

How old is the Starkenburg?
Its origins date back to the 11th century.
Can you visit the inside of the Starkenburg?
The site today houses a youth hostel and an observatory, which shapes its current use more than a traditional public monument visit.
How long does it take to walk up to the Starkenburg?
Walking up from Heppenheim town centre takes about 45 minutes.
Is there parking near the Starkenburg?
Yes, there is a public car park below the observatory, and cars can also drive up to the castle courtyard.

Information verified on September 22, 2026 · Hours and prices: see the official website

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Sources

Identity, location and official references from Wikidata and the Land's heritage lists.

Within an hour’s drive

The most visited in this department — Landkreis Bergstraße

From the same period — 11e siècle