Castles in Hohenlohekreis
Carte des Châteaux lists 14 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Hohenlohekreis. 2 are reported as open to the public, at least in part. 8 are military sites: castles, fortresses, citadels or keeps. The towns with the most entries are Öhringen (Michelbach am Wald) (3) and Schöntal (2). Among the 9 dated entries, construction ranges from the 13th to the 18th century, peaking in the 13th.
Map of castles in Hohenlohekreis
At a glance
- 14
- castles listed
- 2
- open to visitors
- 8
- castles and fortified sites
- 1
- ruins and remains
Must-see castles in Hohenlohekreis
The most complete entries for this area: verified documentation, photographs and visitor information.More castles to visit in Hohenlohekreis
- Burg GabelsteinÖhringen (Michelbach am Wald)
Opening times change with the seasons: check each castle’s official website before you go.
Centuries of construction
Based on the 9 entries with a known construction date, out of 14.
The oldest dated castles in Hohenlohekreis
- EdelmannshofXIIIe siècle · Bretzfeld (Rappach)
- Burg Neufels1227 · Neuenstein
- Urhausen1228 · Schöntal
- Burg Nagelsberg1250 · Künzelsau
List of castles in Hohenlohekreis
14 sites shown
Edelmannshof
Eselsburg
Schloss Hermersberg
Schloss Rossach
1540
Wasserschloss Bieringen
1737
Urhausen
1228
Schloss Neunstetten
1568
Burg Nagelsberg
1250
Burgruine Hellmath
Burg Gabelstein
Burg Altgabelstein
Sindringer Schloss
Burg Neufels
1227
Burg Altneufels
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Frequently asked questions
How many castles are there in Hohenlohekreis?
Carte des Châteaux currently lists 14 castles, manor houses and fortified sites in Hohenlohekreis. The number grows as new entries are checked and published.
Which castles can you visit in Hohenlohekreis?
Entries reported as open to the public include Burg Nagelsberg and Burg Gabelstein. Opening times and prices vary, so check each castle’s official website before visiting.
Are there medieval fortresses in Hohenlohekreis?
Yes: 8 entries are identified as a castle, fortress, citadel or keep, for example Burg Nagelsberg, Urhausen and Eselsburg.
What is the oldest dated castle in Hohenlohekreis?
Among the entries with a known construction date, Edelmannshof (XIIIe siècle) is the oldest. Other sites without a precise date may be older.