Hohenstaufen (mountain)

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Hohenstaufen
Highest point
Elevation	684 m (2,244 ft)
Coordinates	48°44′35″N 9°42′59″E / 48.74306°N 9.71639°E / 48.74306; 9.71639Coordinates: 48°44′35″N 9°42′59″E / 48.74306°N 9.71639°E / 48.74306; 9.71639
Geography
Hohenstaufen The location within Baden-Württemberg
Location	Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Parent range	Swabian Alb

The Hohenstaufen is a mountain in the Swabian Jura with an elevation of 684 metres (2,244 ft) Together with the Rechberg and , it forms the so-called "Three Kaiser mountains" (Drei Kaiserberge). It is easily visible from the little town of Lorch; it towers over the forests of that previously occupied the Staufer the Hohenstaufen Castle – the seat of the former House of Hohenstaufen – is now in ruin.

There are many footpaths on the mountain that are easily accessible from three different entrances. The summit is surrounded by beech trees which tower above the footpaths. Located at the peak of the mountain is a bar which serves German beer and other snacks, however the bar is being reconstructed into a glass like conservatory.

The name is derived from the shape of the mountain, which forms the shape of a chalice ("Stauf").

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