Lichtenstein Castle, Gothic Revival castle in Honau, Germany
The castle stands on an 817-meter escarpment of the Swabian Jura, providing broad views over the Echaz valley and surrounding Baden-Württemberg region.
Count Wilhelm von Urach commissioned architect Carl Alexander Heideloff to construct the current castle between 1840 and 1842 on foundations dating from 1390.
The construction of Lichtenstein Castle emerged from Wilhelm Hauff's 1826 novel, reflecting the nineteenth-century German interest in medieval architecture and literature.
The castle offers guided tours of its first and second floors throughout most of the year, with access from Reutlingen central station via local transportation.
During World War II, an American tank shell struck the central tower without exploding, leading to subsequent restoration work from 1980 to 2002.
Location: Lichtenstein
Inception: 1840
Architects: Carl Alexander Heideloff
Architectural style: historicist architecture
Website: http://schloss-lichtenstein.de
GPS coordinates: 48.40664,9.25825
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:27
Medieval castles across Europe showcase architecture from past centuries. The complexes present towers, fortification walls and underground passages. From mountain peaks to islands, these structures provide insights into historical defense systems and princely residences.
Baden-Württemberg features remote nature reserves, medieval towns, and geological formations. The region presents historical castles, monasteries, waterfalls, and hiking paths. Visitors discover caves, botanical gardens, mines, and architectural elements from medieval to modern times.
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