Castle · Göppingen · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Castle Burgruine Hohenstaufen in Göppingen

Burgruine Hohenstaufen is a castle in Göppingen, Baden-Württemberg. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 220 m you'll find a bench and a public toilet.

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Castle Burgruine Hohenstaufen in Göppingen

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Audio tour · Burgruine Hohenstaufen

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You're standing on top of the Hohenstaufen, a cone-shaped mountain 684 metres high near Göppingen. This is where one of Germany's most famous castles once stood. Take a look around. Not much of the castle is left, but the mountain itself tells part of the story. The word Stauf means a drinking cup or beaker, a nod to the rounded, upturned shape of this hill. On either side lie the valleys of the Rems and the Fils, two tributaries of the Neckar.

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What you can see at Castle Burgruine Hohenstaufen in Göppingen

Little remains of the castle itself. At the top of the hill, you will mainly see the foundations of the stronghold. These have been secured, so as you walk across the summit, you can still follow the outline of the castle. Look out for the Stauferstele, a memorial column unveiled in 2002. The site has been a national monument since 1871. Then take a look around you. The hill has a round, inverted shape, rather like a cup. On either side lie the valleys of the Rems and the Fils. If you would like to see something indoors, head to the museum at the foot of the village. It displays finds made on this hill.

History of the Castle Burgruine Hohenstaufen

Frederik I had the castle built to protect the interests of his family, even before he became hertog van Zwaben. From 1079 to 1268, the Staufers were hertogen van Zwaben. In 1181, Frederik Barbarossa stayed at the castle. In 1208, Irene Angelina, the widow of his son Filips van Zwaben, died here shortly after he had been murdered. After the fall of the Staufers in 1268, the Württemberg lords and the keizer fought over the castle, as the site was both strategically and symbolically important. In 1372, Württemberg took full control. In 1519, Ulrich was driven out, and Georg Staufer claimed the castle as a distant descendant of the old emperors. In 1525, during the Boerenoorlog, it was only briefly occupied. The peasants seized the castle and destroyed it. Its stones were later used to build the castle of Göppingen. By 1736, nothing of it remained.

Toilet, drinking water and benches nearby

At the ruin you will find benches and a public toilet, but no drinking water. There are 22 benches within 500 metres, and the nearest one is 62 metres away, so it is easy to find a spot to rest. There is also a public toilet on Pfarrgasse, 224 metres away. It is the only public toilet within 500 metres. Drinking water is harder to find. According to our map, there is no water point within 1 km, so bring enough water with you. The toilet and benches at Burgruine Hohenstaufen are therefore quick to reach, but you will need to sort out your own drinking water at Burgruine Hohenstaufen.

Facilities near Burgruine Hohenstaufen

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Frequently asked questions

Is there drinking water at Burgruine Hohenstaufen?

No, according to our map there is no water point within 1 km of Burgruine Hohenstaufen. Bring your own water up to the top.

Is there a toilet at Castle Burgruine Hohenstaufen in Göppingen?

Yes, the nearest public toilet is 224 metres from the castle ruin, at Pfarrgasse. There is 1 public toilet within 500 metres.

Are there benches at Burgruine Hohenstaufen?

Yes, the nearest bench is 62 metres away. There are 22 benches within 500 metres.

How high is the mountain of Burgruine Hohenstaufen?

The Hohenstaufen is 684 metres high. It is a cone-shaped mountain near Göppingen.

When was Burgruine Hohenstaufen built?

Frederik I built the castle around 1070, before he took up a later title.

Where does the path to Burgruine Hohenstaufen in Göppingen start?

The path up begins in the village of Hohenstaufen, between the two churches next to the Staufermuseum. In the museum you can see finds from the mountain.