Ruine Hornstein, Medieval castle ruins in Bingen, Germany
The castle ruins stand at 630 meters above sea level on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Lauchert valley in Baden-Württemberg.
The first documentation of Burgruine Hornstein emerged in 1244, when the Herren von Hornstein family established their presence at this strategic location.
The castle chapel remains intact and represents the preservation of religious architecture through centuries of structural changes and different institutional uses.
Visitors can access the tower room via a spiral staircase and enjoy homemade cakes with coffee on Sundays from May through September.
From 1818 to 1869, the castle served as a reformatory and correctional facility under the administration of Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen and later the Prussian state.
Location: Bingen
GPS coordinates: 48.11080,9.26000
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:36
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