Hornberger Castle.

Towering over the Neckar Valley, Burg Hornberg is best known as the longtime home of Götz von Berlichingen, the legendary 16th-century knight with the "Iron Hand." While parts of the 11th-century fortress are in ruins, the site remains remarkably expansive, featuring a keep, a preserved chapel, and a series of seven defensive gates. Visitors can explore the museum to see Götz’s original 500-year-old armor before wandering through the castle’s labyrinthine courtyards and towers. The estate is also deeply tied to viticulture; its steep hillside vineyards have been producing wine for centuries. Today, the transition from medieval stronghold to destination is seamless, with a panoramic restaurant and hotel integrated into the historic stone structures, offering views that stretch far across the river bend and the surrounding forest.