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Hohenstaufen Castle Ruins and Viewpoint

Hohenstaufen Castle Ruins and Viewpoint

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Hohenstaufen Castle Ruins and Viewpoint

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Geopark Schwäbische Alb

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Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Moin Weite Welt (Markus)

September 1, 2016

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The Hohenstaufen is a witness mountain with a ruin, which is almost 10 kilometers north of the steep Albtraufs. Due to its exposed location, you have a beautiful all-round view from the summit. The castle used to be the headquarters of the Hohenstaufen family. The mountain was already settled in the early Middle Ages - a time long before the castle existed. The ruin can only be reached on foot or by bike and there is a small restaurant.

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MVerici

May 21, 2018

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In the footsteps of Emperor Barbarossa you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the Filstal and the Swabian Alb as far as Stuttgart.
Also for food and drink is provided thanks to the mountain restaurant "heaven and earth".

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Simone

May 7, 2018

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Great view, on the summit there are various viewpoints which explain which places you can see in the distance, a kl. Kiosk for what to buy and great seating. On weekends a lot going on during the week hardly. There is a "lighter" and a "heavier" way to climb

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