Ruins of hops at feet

On a hill above the "Riviera des Allgäus", the Füssen district and spa hops on the lake, stands the castle ruin hops. This high medieval castle is the oldest stone castle in the Allgäu.

The history of Burg Hopfen goes back to the 11. century. It was probably she who Bishop Wigolt from Augsburg fled from his opponents during the investiture dispute. However, this is not historically proven. It is certain, however, that the castle 1172 was in possession of a Welfish family of servants. Later, the High Principality of Augsburg acquired the castle and until the year 1322 She was the official residence of the prostamt Füssen.

After that, the castle lost its importance, during the Thirty Years' War it was almost completely destroyed. Beginning of the 18. Century Crack one which: Residues the Castle off and Used that: Construction materials to Extension the Monasteries St. Mang. Abs 1999 In several years of work, the city of Füssen began to rehabilitate the castle remains, so that today the structure of the castle is clearly recognizable again. The residential building with the adjoining chapel is the main building of the complex, in front of it is a larger atrium. Northeast there is still a small front castle. The entire castle is surrounded by a simple ring wall and freely accessible.

The oldest stone castle of the Allgäu is always worth a trip. Especially because from the castle you can enjoy a wonderful view over the city of Füssen and the pre-Alpine landscape.