Ruine Ringelstein

The stone remains of Ringelstein Castle stand on a rocky hill at 870 meters elevation between Ringingen and Burladingen in Baden-Württemberg.

First documented in 1274 as Ringenstein, the castle served as residence for the Württemberg noble family who adopted their name from this fortification.

The pentagonal residential tower reveals medieval construction techniques through its combination of rubble stones and dressed ashlar blocks in different sections.

The ruins can be reached by following marked hiking trails from Ringingen, with the site offering views across the surrounding Zollernalb landscape.

Archaeological findings indicate the castle had two stories with wooden floors covered in tiles, as evidenced by discovered hollow tile fragments.

Location: Ringingen

GPS coordinates: 48.31000,9.11310

Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:59