Hohenklingen Castle
Hohenklingen Castle, Medieval castle in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland
Located at an elevation of 594 meters, Hohenklingen Castle stands with stone walls and steep roofs that define its medieval silhouette above the Rhine River.
Built in 1225, Hohenklingen Castle operated as the first toll collection point on the Rhine River, controlling trade routes between Lake Constance and Basel.
The castle remains a class A Swiss cultural property of national significance, representing centuries of architectural and defensive development in the region.
Visitors can reach the castle through marked hiking trails that lead from Stein am Rhein town center to the hilltop location overlooking the Rhine valley.
The castle structure has maintained its original 13th-century appearance, preserving architectural elements from the period between 1200 and 1422 without war damage.
Location: Stein am Rhein
Location: Schaffhausen
Inception: 1225
Height: 29 m
Part of: list of cultural properties in Stein am Rhein
Address: Hohenklingen 1, 8260 Stein am Rhein 8260 8260
Website: https://burghohenklingen.com
GPS coordinates: 47.66667,8.85833
Latest update: May 12, 2025 23:57
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