Burg Hohenkrähen

The castle stands at 644 meters elevation on a volcanic mountain, offering views of Lake Constance and surrounding peaks in Baden-Württemberg.

Founded around 1180 by the Lords of Krähen, the castle faced a significant attack in 1512 when Georg von Frundsberg led 8,000 troops with artillery.

The castle grounds contain the largest linden tree forest in western Germany, providing habitat for rare plant species including gray cinquefoil and yellow sage.

The ruins remain freely accessible to visitors without entrance fees, though the site lacks facilities and cannot accommodate wheelchair users.

During World War II, the medieval castle structure served as an anti-aircraft position, marking a stark contrast from its original defensive purpose.

Location: Mühlhausen-Ehingen

Inception: 1180

GPS coordinates: 47.79845,8.82027

Latest update: March 7, 2025 21:32