Hohenstaufen Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Göppingen, Germany
Hohenstaufen Castle stands as stone ruins on a 684-meter hill between the Rems and Fils rivers in Baden-Württemberg. The remaining walls show the structure of a medieval hilltop fortress with characteristic defensive features.
The fortress was founded around 1070 by Frederick I of Hohenstaufen and served as the main seat of the Staufen dynasty. It was destroyed in 1525 during the Peasants' War and its stones were later reused for other buildings.
The hillside served for centuries as a symbol of the Staufen dynasty and shaped how the region saw itself. Today, memorial stones at this location recall the medieval rule and its importance to local identity.
A marked hiking trail leads from Göppingen to the castle, with a starting point near the Staufer Museum. The path is walkable in good weather but requires sturdy footwear due to the uphill climb.
After destruction, the castle stones were quarried and used to build the Renaissance Göppingen Castle, which still stands in the city today. This turned the old hilltop site into a stone source for the region's new residence.
Location: Göppingen
Inception: 1050
GPS coordinates: 48.74264,9.71628
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
Baden-Württemberg offers a wide range of destinations beyond the usual routes. The region includes medieval castle ruins such as Hohentwiel, Hohenbaden, and Yburg, medieval monasteries like Maulbronn and Alpirsbach, and palaces such as Lichtenstein and Weikersheim. Geological formations shape the landscape: the Blautopf displays a karst spring with distinctive water color, the Wutach Gorge cuts through limestone layers, and Wimsen Cave lies in the Danube Valley. Numerous waterfalls including Urach Falls and Menzenschwand Falls complement the natural offerings. The region combines historical and contemporary elements. The Wildline suspension bridge spans the Enz Valley, the Rottweil Test Tower serves as an elevator testing facility and viewing platform, and the historic Sauschwänzlebahn railway runs on a track featuring loops and tunnels. Parks such as Hohenheim Gardens and Rosenstein Park offer botanical collections. The market square in Freudenstadt displays typical Black Forest architecture, and the Neubulach Silver Mine provides insights into historic mining operations. These destinations allow detailed exploration of the region's nature, history, and engineering.
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