Staufen (Hegau)
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Staufen (Hegau) | |
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![]() Staufen Mountain | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 593 m (1,946 ft) |
Geography | |
Location | Baden-Württemberg, Germany |
Staufen is a mountain of
.History
During the Roman period a watchtower stood on the mountain.Thirty Years War the castle was demolished by Swedish troops.
Both, hill and castle should not be mixed up with the historically more important hill and castle of Hohenstaufen, medieval home to the former ducal, royal and consequently imperial Staufer family.
References
- ^ Staufen Castle Ruins spottinghistory.com
- ^ de:Burg Staufen (Hegau)
- ^ Burg Staufen im Hegau alemannische-seiten.de (in German)
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