Ruins Castle Hohenstein

  • ©Marc Schampion

  • ©Marc Schampion

  • ©Marc Schampion

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This 13th century castle was built on solid rock. To the North was a keep, behind which were located the lodging houses and outbuildings. A surrounding wall with a semicircular bastion were added later on.
The stronghold was destroyed in 1338 by Bishop Berthold de Buchegg, who was held captive there for several months.
The castle is situated a few kilometers after town exit, towards Wangenbourg but before the Nideck, on the right side, at an altitude of 440 m (1,444 ft).


  • Opening times

    Free access
  • Car park

    Train

    Nearest train station: Urmatt Distance station (km): 12 Km
See also
Pointeur Oberhaslach

Panoramic view near the Hohenstein ruins

Pointeur Oberhaslach

Hiking trail Symposium Sculpture - Sandweg

Pointeur Oberhaslach

Hiking To the Nideck's giants

Pointeur Oberhaslach

Hiking Legend of the Lady in white

Pointeur Oberhaslach

Hiking circuit of the ruins

Pointeur Oberhaslach

Hiking trail castle Hohenstein

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