Schloss Hohenentringen

Schloss Hohenentringen is a castle complex in Ammerbuch with a main residence and two auxiliary buildings, reached by a staircase tower from the inner courtyard. The structure rises on three levels beneath a hipped roof at an elevation of about 504 meters.

The castle first appears in documents from Bebenhausen monastery in 1293 and 1294, establishing its earliest recorded history. The two auxiliary buildings were added in the 1720s as the property expanded to meet changing needs.

The layout reveals how families organized their daily lives across the different levels and spaces of the residence. Visitors can sense the connection between the various rooms and the courtyard where household activities took place.

The castle sits on elevated terrain with good visibility from the surrounding area, making it easy to locate. Wear sturdy shoes since the grounds are uneven and the staircase tower has steep steps.

The castle is linked to two notable figures in Swabian history: one resident wrote accounts of travels to Constantinople and the Holy Land, while a later inhabitant made significant contributions to Pietism. These connections gave the castle a place in the region's cultural and spiritual life.