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The Top 10 Castles around Rhumspringe

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 Rhumspringe. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 13, 2025

Scharzfels Castle Ruins (HWN 151)

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Rare design for North German conditions. The castle has literally grown together with the rock. The passages in the rocks, the rock itself and the fountain are worth seeing. The …

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The circumnavigation should be part of a visit to the ruin.

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Frauenstein Cliff and Castle Ruins

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Apart from the trenches, there is not much left to see of the former fortifications.

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Ruins of Frauenstein Castle

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Unfortunately not much to see

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Herzberg Castle

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It looks romantic. There is also a café and restaurant.

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König Heinrichs Vogelherd Castle Ruins and Grill Area

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"King Henry's Vogelherd" is a castle from the 9th to the 10th century. Pöhlde is one of the important sites of early German history. Below the castle "King Heinrich's Vogelherd" …

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Allerburg Ruins

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The castle ruins are located on a steep mountain cone (Allerberg) south of the Weilröder Eller valley.

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Frauenstein Rock and Medieval Cellar Vaults

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The Frauenstein is right on the path. An impressive dolomite rock that was part of the castle complex.

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Gieboldehausen Castle

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The castle seat of the Barons of Minnigerode, now known as the castle, used to be called "Haus auf dem Wall". From the beginning of the 16th century until 1976, …

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View of Herzberg Castle and surrounding countryside

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Very nice and paved bike route between Mühlenberg and Herzberg. Beautiful nature with a view of the Herzberg Castle. Every now and then a car is on the way.

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The Top 10 Castles around Rhumspringe

Scharzfels Castle Ruins (HWN 151)

Loop around the Scharzfels Ruins

Frauenstein Cliff and Castle Ruins

Ruins of Frauenstein Castle

Herzberg Castle

König Heinrichs Vogelherd Castle Ruins and Grill Area

Allerburg Ruins

Frauenstein Rock and Medieval Cellar Vaults

Gieboldehausen Castle

View of Herzberg Castle and surrounding countryside

Most popular routes around Rhumspringe

Most popular attractions around Rhumspringe

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