Helfenstein Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Geislingen an der Steige, Germany.
The stone remnants of Helfenstein Castle stand on a hill above Geislingen an der Steige, offering views across the Swabian Alb region.
Built around 1100, the castle served as the ancestral residence of the House of Helfenstein until its destruction in 1552 during regional conflicts.
The castle ruins represent the medieval nobility's influence in southern Germany, where the Counts of Helfenstein controlled trade routes and collected tolls.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins through marked hiking trails from Geislingen an der Steige's town center, with guided tours available upon request.
The castle's strategic position along the imperial road from Brabant to Italy made it a central point for controlling merchant traffic during medieval times.
Location: Geislingen an der Steige
GPS coordinates: 48.61610,9.84694
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:12
Geislinger Steige
2.2 km
Burg Scharfenberg
6.5 km
Schloss-Eybach
3.2 km
Ödenturm
441 m
Burg Spitzenberg
5 km
Burg Hoheneybach
3.1 km
Fernmeldeturm Schnittlingen
5.6 km
Alter Bau
403 m
Stadtkirche Geislingen an der Steige
430 m
Brunnensteighöhle
6.3 km
Burg Türkheim
4.4 km
Autal
6.3 km
Rohrachtal
2.1 km
Siechenkapelle
3 km
Eybacher Hütte
6.3 km
Eybtal mit Teilen des Längen- und Rohrachtales
3.1 km
Wölkbad Freibad/Hallenbad
1.9 km
Hausener Wand
4.8 km
Freibad Kuchen
4 km
Hausener Wand
5.4 km
Amstetten
5.2 km
Hungerbrunnental
6.6 km
Friedhofskapelle Geislingen an der Steige
1.3 km
Altes Rathaus
318 m
Felsen an der Wurmhalde
6.4 km
Geiselsteinfelsen
1.4 km
1 Sommerlinde
4.4 km
Kornschreiberhaus
398 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes