Reussenstein Castle

It is situated 760 metres (2,490 ft) above sea level overlooking Neidlingen in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.

In 1835 King William I of Württemberg gave the castle to his adjutant Colonel von Fleischmann.

The legend states that the castle was founded by a giant who had lived in a cave on the opposite side of the valley.

In order to arrive at the building site, the giant only had to cross the valley with one large step.

The craftsman was rewarded with riches and with the hand of the master builder's daughter in marriage.