Hohenasperg, Fortress and prison in Ludwigsburg, Germany
The stone fortress rises 90 meters above the surrounding landscape on a Late Triassic hill with steep overhangs and a wide plateau.
The site transformed from a Celtic stronghold in 500 BC to a Frankish assembly point in 500 AD before becoming a state prison in 1737.
The prison museum presents the stories of 22 inmates, including Christian Friedrich Daniel Schubart, who was imprisoned for criticizing his duke.
The facility now operates as a central hospital for the Baden-Württemberg penal system, serving inmates from multiple correctional institutions.
Since the 18th century, 14,000 men and seven women have served sentences in this fortress, which locals called 'Württemberg's highest mountain'.
Location: Ludwigsburg District
Inception: 1535
Elevation above the sea: 347 m
GPS coordinates: 48.91084,9.13912
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:47
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