Burg Hohenfels, Medieval castle in Sipplingen, Germany
Burg Hohenfels is a castle located near Sipplingen at about 545 meters elevation in the Beutelfels Nature Reserve. The ruins display defensive walls and a central tower that visitors can explore today.
The fortress first appeared in records in 1292 as Neuhohenfels, belonging to a local noble family. After 1352 control changed hands, and over centuries it served different lords and later institutions.
The name reflects the family of nobles who once controlled this region and built the fortress. Visitors can walk through the ruins today and see how such strongholds served as centers of power and defense.
The path to reach the site is steep and requires some physical effort, so sturdy footwear is essential. Visitors should be cautious during wet weather as the trail can become slippery.
The site served as a boarding school for many decades before becoming a convention center recently. This transformation shows how old fortresses adapt to new purposes rather than being left to decay.
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