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Hohenstaufen 2006 & 2007

Hohenstaufen is located in one of Baden-Württemberg’s most charming and beautiful landscapes between Göppingen and Schwäbisch Gmünd.

With a glorious view of an unspoiled landscape and nature reserves, the attractive little town is situated in the “Dreikaiserberge” (Three Emperors’ Mountains) on the mountain range leading up to the Raue Alb (Raw Alb) between the Fils and Rems rivers in the Württemberg Danube municipal area.

Hohenstaufen has around 1,300 inhabitants and is the highest point in the Göppingen district. Its historical hill can be seen from far and wide and is considered the town’s landmark. Hohenstaufen Hill (684m), which looks like an upturned chalice, called a “Stauf” in the region, is made of white Jurassic rock; at its summit are the meagre ruins of the castle that was home to the famous imperial family. A rather faded fresco of Barbarossa can be seen above the (bricked up) side door to the old chapel. The chapel, which was restored in 1860, stems from the time of the Hohenstaufen emperors and is located right next to the new Protestant church at the base of the hill.

Views of Hohenstaufen