Schloss Dhaun, Medieval castle in Hochstetten-Dhaun, Germany.
Schloss Dhaun is a castle complex in Hochstetten-Dhaun, Germany, sitting on a ridge high above the Kellenbach valley and listed as a cultural heritage monument. It follows a horseshoe-shaped layout with several wings joined by covered passages and surrounded by open grounds.
The site was first recorded in 1215 as a defensive fortress overlooking the Kellenbach valley. In 1729, the local nobility chose to convert it into a baroque residence, shifting its purpose away from military use.
Each spring, the grounds host a garden festival where plants and old growing traditions take center stage, drawing visitors from across the region. The planted areas give a sense of how the estate was once actively cultivated and tended.
The grounds are open most days and can be explored on foot at your own pace or on a guided tour arranged through the local tourist office. Wear sturdy shoes, as the terrain is uneven in places and there are slopes throughout the site.
A network of underground passages runs beneath the complex, connecting different parts of the buildings and dating back to the medieval period. These hidden routes show how much care went into planning internal movement and security within the site long before the baroque conversion.
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