Burg Hedelfingen, Medieval castle ruins in Hedelfingen district, Stuttgart, Germany.
Burg Hedelfingen is a castle ruin in the Hedelfingen district that stands on a ridge overlooking the Neckar valley and the Dörrbach stream. The remains reveal foundation walls from a medieval fortification that were uncovered through archaeological work.
The fortress dates to the 14th century and served the Counts of Württemberg as a control point over the region. Excavations in the 1920s discovered wall fragments and fire marks that confirmed the site had been a substantial settlement.
The ruins sit on a hillside where residents and visitors enjoy views across the Neckar valley and surrounding neighborhoods. The elevated position reflects how people once used these spots to keep watch over the land below.
The Burggrabenweg path runs through the ruins and traces the presumed line of the former castle moat in a north-south direction. The route is easy to walk and works well as part of a casual stroll through the neighborhood.
The Burgbrünnele spring sits at the eastern end of the Rennweg path and marks an old water source that once served the castle inhabitants. This small spring remains largely overlooked by visitors despite its long presence on the site.
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