Helfenstein Castle

Helfenstein Castle represents the remnants of the fortified castle Helfenstein of the counts of Helfenstein located above the city of , Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was destroyed in 1552.
Wikipedia
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  • Tourist attraction
  • …lies at an elevation of 627 metres (2,057 feet)
  • …is partly wheelchair accessible
  • Description: castle

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Ödenturm and Altes Rathaus.

Scenic viewpoint
Photo: Thomasxb, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 400 metres south of Helfenstein Castle.

Government office
Photo: Joachim Köhler, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a government office, which is situated 370 metres southwest of Helfenstein Castle.

Library
Photo: Langer Luzin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 540 metres southwest of Helfenstein Castle.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Geislingen an der Steige and Kuchen.

Town
Photo: Joachim Köhler, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is surrounded by the heights of the and embedded in 5 valleys.

Village
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is a municipality of the in , . is situated 4 km northwest of Helfenstein Castle.

Village
Photo: Ziegler175, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a municipality in the district of in , . is situated 7 km northwest of Helfenstein Castle.

Helfenstein Castle

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Latitude
48.61612° or 48° 36′ 58″ north
Longitude
9.84772° or 9° 50′ 52″ east
Open location code
8FWFJR8X+C3
Open­Street­Map ID
way 362110350
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­castle
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Geo­Names ID
2906962
Wiki­data ID
Q1012286

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