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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kirchheim

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Hersfeld-Rotenburg

Kirchheim

The Top 10 Castles around Kirchheim

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 10

beautiful castles to choose from around Kirchheim. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 10, 2025

Eichhof Castle

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Eichhof Castle is located here. It has a square basic shape and was originally a Gothic moated castle. In the 16th century it was then converted into a castle.

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Herzberg Castle

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As always, a warm welcome, good food and friendly service.

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Wallenstein Castle Ruins

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Well-preserved castle ruins with a lookout tower 🏰

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Wallenstein Castle ruins and natural swimming pool

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Campsite & natural pool Burg Wallenstein. Bombs of space and a great natural swimming pool. A bathing beach to linger. Lovely here.

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Neuenstein Castle

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Neuenstein Castle rises above the Saasen district of the Neuenstein community on a steep limestone cliff approx. 350 m above sea level. The castle, first mentioned in 1267, was built …

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Richthof Castle

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Here at the Richthof there was an animal park called "Schlitzerländer Tier Freiheit" when I was young. Today the Lebensgemeinschaft e. V. home. People with and without disabilities live here. …

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Rotkäppchen Rose Garden at Neuenstein Castle

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The rose garden was planned by the Schloss Neuenstein citizens' association in collaboration with the Roseninsel Park Wilhelmshöhe association and the Kassel Rose Friends' Circle of the Society of German …

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Wallenstein Castle

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Start and finish of the premium walking trail - Fabelweg "Schlossbrunnenweg". Spacious parking lot.
Information about the hiking trail:
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Burg Milnrode Ruins

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A quiet place to rest

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Basalt Columns Behind Herzberg Castle

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The lava cools and creates tension in the cooling basalt rock. A network of cracks is created. These form deep columns with a regular, mostly hexagonal cross-section. This can be clearly seen on the pillars behind the castle.

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The Top 10 Castles around Kirchheim

Eichhof Castle

Herzberg Castle

Wallenstein Castle Ruins

Wallenstein Castle ruins and natural swimming pool

Neuenstein Castle

Richthof Castle

Rotkäppchen Rose Garden at Neuenstein Castle

Wallenstein Castle

Burg Milnrode Ruins

Basalt Columns Behind Herzberg Castle

Other adventures around Kirchheim

Most popular routes around Kirchheim

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