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Burgruine Hornstein
Bingen, Germany, Germany
Burgruine Hornstein near Bingen, Germany, is a medieval castle ruin perched on a rocky spur overlooking the Lauchert Valley in Baden-Württemberg's Sigmaringen district.
First documented in 1244 as the ancestral seat of the Lords of Hornstein, it served as a strategic high castle for the noble family until their line faded in the 15th century, with remnants including wall fragments and foundations surviving amid the Swabian Jura landscape.
Accessible to hikers, the site offers panoramic views and historical intrigue tied to local feudal heritage, blending seamlessly into nearby trails near Bingen-Hornstein.
Location
Burg Hornstein, Burgstraße 28, 72511 Bingen, Germany
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