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Also of interest are the ruins of the old castle (Schloss Hohenurach) and the waterfall (Uracher Wasserfall) on the hiking trail up to it. The "round mountain" ("Runder Berg"), a former volcano, is of archaeological interest and shows an old Alemanni castle.
Discover the massive ruins of Hohenurach Castle, jutting high above the peak above Bad Urach. It traces back to the 12th-century Counts of Urach and was expanded into a fortress in the 16th century. From there, it's only a short walk to the Urach waterfalls.
All that remains of the castle site is a towering ruin – one of the biggest, mightiest and most important ruins in southern Germany. The castle ruins are free to explore, but can only be accessed on foot.
- Bad Urach, Germany
The castle itself is not restored, but there are a few remains of the wall. Dreamlike, like in a picture book - an interesting castle ruin from the 11th century with an impressive view of Bad Urach and the surrounding area - mountains, forests, fields, valleys and the city with its old buildings.
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Hohenurach Castle Ruins. Burgruine Hohenurach, Hohenurach, 72574Bad Urach. Built in the 11th century by the Dukes of Urach, in the 16th century Hohenurach Castle was developed into a major fortification by the Dukes of Württemberg. It has been a ruin since 1765 and is Bad Urach's landmark.
Feb 20, 2024 · A visit to the small half-timbered town of Bad Urach is a perfect day trip from Stuttgart. Here you'll enjoy strengthening thermal baths, waterfalls and both castles and ruins.
Built in the 11th century by the Dukes of Urach, in the 16th century Hohenurach Castle was developed into a major fortification by the Dukes of Württemberg. It has been a ruin since 1765 and is Bad Urach's landmark.
