The remains of the castle can be visited
CastlePforzheim-Dillweißenstein
Hoheneck Castle
The Hoheneck Castle remains, a former hilltop castle, are situated on the Hämmerlesberg near Pforzheim-Dillweißenstein in Baden-Württemberg.
History+
The first documented mention of Hoheneck Castle dates back to 1237. At that time, it was owned by Nix von Hoheneck.
Location+
The remnants of Hoheneck Castle are located at an elevation of approximately 328 meters above sea level on the Hämmerlesberg. It is situated in the Dillweißenstein district of Pforzheim, in the Enz district, within the federal state of Baden-Württemberg in Germany.
On site+
Visitors can currently view the sparse foundation remains of the former keep. These meager vestiges are the last witnesses to the former castle complex.
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