Staufen, Volcanic summit in Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Staufen is a volcanic cone in the Hegau region that rises to 593 meters (1,946 feet) in the Konstanz district of southern Baden-Württemberg. The summit holds the remains of a medieval castle, with visible foundation stones and archaeological traces scattered across the hilltop.

A Roman watchtower once stood on this summit before a castle was built in the 12th century. Swedish forces demolished the fortification during the Thirty Years' War, and it was never rebuilt.

The castle on the Staufen was first documented in 1248 and remained inhabited until 1607. It was burned in 1499 and again in 1525, during the Swiss War and the German Peasants' War. The hill and castle are not to be confused with Hohenstaufen, the Staufer family's seat.

Several hiking routes lead to the summit from different starting points around the base. Wear sturdy shoes since the path crosses rocky ground and uneven terrain.

The castle on the summit was burned twice, in 1499 and 1525, and was finally demolished by Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War. The hill and its castle are not to be confused with Hohenstaufen, the hill and castle of the Staufer family in Swabia.