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The ascent on foot to Burg Castle is short and crisp, with an ascent of 16 to 19 percent, but the goal is sufficiently rewarding. The view of the lower …
Tip by Lisa
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The Löwenburg is the second highest mountain in the Siebengebirge after the Großer Ölberg. At the summit are the ruins of the Löwenburg. It is of volcanic origin, just like …
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The ruins Hohensyburg is definitely worth a visit. As a hiker I enjoyed the view over Hagen and the Hengsteysee. As a contrast, the casino is not far away. I've already found my luck while enjoying the great view.
Tip by Andreas Platzl
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At the castle ruins you can make beautiful pictures especially in the autumn and in the snow in winter! In addition, the castle ruins Hardenstein is always worth a visit. …
Tip by Björn
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The Falkenburg lies as a ruin on a strategically favorable hilltop above the Osing Pass, known as "Gauseköte". It was built from 1194. In 1453 a fire severely damaged the …
Tip by Herr G
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Great landscaped and well-kept garden with water features, fountains etc. that invites you to linger. The castle cannot be visited from the inside, but a tour around the outside is …
Tip by Ralf
Bike Touring Highlight
The history of the castle goes back to the 12th century. After von Velen took possession of the castle, it was expanded into a Renaissance-style chateau in 1643. After the …
Tip by Simone
Bike Touring Highlight
Very beautiful and well-preserved moated castle from the 11th century. Hülshoff Castle is the birthplace of the great German poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff.
Tip by Gerd
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A very beautiful, idyllic and typically Münsterland moated castle. Built sometime around 1600 and restored after a fire in early 1900. Is privately owned and inhabited. The bike path leads …
Tip by sed.ierksmeier
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Velen Castle grew out of a castle that was first mentioned in 1245. Over the centuries, famous master builders have created the "fairytale castle of the Münsterland". Today it is …
Tip by Derda Von Dort
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The Schloss Neuhaus is not only a good spot for a landscape photo, but also hosts many open-air events and cultural events. About festival lights with fireworks, concerts or even …
Tip by Martin Donat
Bike Touring Highlight
The Wasserschloss Westerwinkel is a magnificent baroque palace surrounded by an English garden and a golf course.
Tip by Topsi
Hiking Highlight
Very nice facility. Unfortunately, you can not enjoy the sun in the idyllic castle courtyard with delicacies, the restoration is only for closed societies! This is the old house of prayer worth a visit!
Tip by Isa
Bike Touring Highlight
Herten Castle is a moated castle on the western edge of downtown Herten. It is located in the midst of an old English landscape garden and was first documented in …
Tip by Rainer on Tour - casterℹx
Hiking Highlight
The Neue Isenburg is a ruined castle in the Bredeney district of Essen and was named after the Hattinger Isenburg, which was destroyed in 1226.
The complex consists of an …
Tip by Thomas
Hiking Highlight
Great preserved castle ruins. Here you can literally feel the burgeoning of earlier centuries.
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Bike Touring Highlight
Schloss Oberwerries has been awarded by the ADFC as a bed + bike accommodation. It is possible to stay overnight with larger groups. When the weather is nice, you can …
Tip by Irmy
Bike Touring Highlight
Super nice cafe with the best view of the castle.
Tip by Henne
Hiking Highlight
Graceful castle with its wings in a beautifully landscaped park with a French garden, English garden, kitchen garden and parterre garden. The castle park is very nice to hike through with surprising views of the castle again and again.
Tip by Viafrancigena
Bike Touring Highlight
Very well maintained facility. Castle visit possible.
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