Ruine Hohengerhausen
Ruine Hohengerhausen, Castle ruin and natural monument in Blaubeuren, Germany.
The Hohengerhausen ruins stand on the eastern ridge of the valley, featuring a residential tower above an arch spanning ten meters wide.
Originally constructed in 1092 by Graf Hartmann II von Dillingen, the castle changed ownership multiple times before becoming property of Baden-Württemberg in 1820.
The structure includes architectural elements such as a gate tower and cylindrical vault, representing medieval construction techniques of the region.
After extensive renovations completed in 2021, visitors can access the site through various hiking trails, though the upper residential tower remains closed.
The castle's name derives from a forest worker named Ruess who lived in the area around 1590, leading to its alternative name Rusenschloss.
Location: Blaubeuren
GPS coordinates: 48.40620,9.80139
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:53
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