Top 20 Castles around Schallstadt

Beautiful castle with many buildings and open spaces. The entire complex is an impressive size. Of course with an interesting history, but the present is also exciting and almost resembles a crime thriller or Asterix: In 2019, a private international boarding school was to be built there by a Chinese investor. After strong resistance from citizens, the local council decided at the end of 2021 to make the castle city property. Public and social use is planned, the details of which are yet to be determined. Detailed presentation of the events of the last few years at https://www.bi-malteserschloss.de/

From the Schneeburg you have a wonderful view over Freiburg and the Vosges

Finds and excavations indicate that as early as Roman times there was a watchtower on the hill at the site of today's castle ruins. The castle probably dates from the early 12th century and was built by the Lords of Staufen. Adalbert von Staufen built the castle house around 1100. Staufen Castle was explicitly mentioned for the first time in a document from 1248; However, the Üsenbergers, referred to in this context as landlords, never sat in the castle.[2] In the 14th century, a lack of money and unsuccessful feuds between the Lords of Staufen and the nearby city of Freiburg meant that Freiburg was able to gain influence over Staufen Castle.[3] SOURCE: Wikipedia

Finds and excavations indicate that as early as Roman times there was a watchtower on the hill where the castle ruins are today. The castle probably dates from the early 12th century and was built by the Lords of Staufen. Adalbert von Staufen built the castle house around 1100. Staufen Castle was first expressly mentioned in a document from 1248; However, the Üsenbergers referred to in this context as landlords never sat in the castle.[2] In the 14th century, lack of money and unsuccessful feuds between the Lords of Staufen and the nearby city of Freiburg meant that Freiburg was able to gain influence over Staufen Castle.[3] SOURCE: Wikipedia

Near the Maltese Castle there is a park at the Roman Museum, which grants guests and travelers free entry. In the park, guests and travelers can enjoy a wonderful view of the Black Forest. A panorama board nearby reveals the surrounding mountain landscapes (including Belchen - Schauinsland - Feldberg). A historical tour in the park, near the Maltese Castle and Cafe Artis: www.komoot.de/tour/968359889

The ascent to Staufen Castle (ruins) with a view and sky lounger is worth the effort. The panorama trail and its view reward this ascent. Tour suggestion: www.komoot.de/tour/962895034/

Historical tours invite you to the Faust town of Staufen. Tour guides show guests and new residents of the city of Staufen the special features. Tour suggestion: www.komoot.de/tour/962120554/

The Schneeburg is a castle ruin at a height of 516 meters on the western foothills of the Schönberg. It is located between Uffhausen, Ehaben and the Freiburg district of St. Georgen. Built in the 13th century by the Lords of Hornberg, the castle was handed over to the fiefdom of the Monastery of St. Gallen in 1349. In return, Werner von Hornberg received the rule of Ehaben. The castle was abandoned before 1500 and thus fell into disrepair. The ruins in the Ehaben district consist of the remains of the keep and a residential building. Overall, it is only 37 meters long and approx. 17 meters wide. The complex is surrounded by a wide moat. The four-story keep with two windows is on the north side. The former residential building in the south of the complex is divided into two parts and a stone surround can be seen in the courtyard instead of the old well. Many hikers set out every year to visit the castle ruins, which offer a magnificent sight both then and now, and to enjoy the view of the valley and distant mountains. If you would like to avoid the strenuous climb, you have the option of driving to the Schönberg Hof inn below, thereby significantly shortening the route.