Falkenstein Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Buchenbach, Germany.
The castle remains stand on a steep rocky crag at 617 meters above sea level, marking the entrance to the Höllental valley near Freiburg.
Constructed around 1200 by the Zähringer dynasty, the fortress controlled trade routes connecting the Breisgau region with Lake Constance through the Black Forest.
The valley's original name, Falkensteiner Tal, derived from the castle and its lords before changing to Höllental in later periods.
Current access to the castle site is restricted due to structural instability, with only fragments of walls and foundations remaining visible.
The medieval complex spread across four distinct levels, including a lower ward, neck ditch, middle ward, and upper ward spanning 55 meters in length.
Location: Buchenbach
GPS coordinates: 47.94060,8.01680
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:01
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