Castle Hofen

Castle Hofen is a castle ruin in Stuttgart with stone walls still visible that tell of medieval construction methods. The remaining structures show how a fortified building was arranged and what spaces it contained.

The castle was built in medieval times and was once part of the defensive system protecting the Stuttgart region. Over the centuries it lost its purpose and gradually fell into the state of ruins we see today.

The ruins shape how locals and visitors understand the valley's past and its connection to medieval life. Walking among the stone walls, you can sense how central fortified places were to the region's development.

You can visit on foot, entering from Kerkerbachtalstraße in the northern part of Stuttgart. Wearing good hiking shoes is advisable because the ground is uneven and sometimes muddy.

The castle was positioned in the valley to use the terrain for protection and water access, a smart choice made by many medieval builders. This location strategy shows how carefully fortress planners selected their sites.

Location: Stuttgart

GPS coordinates: 48.83830,9.22887

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:20