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Königstein castle ruins

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Königstein castle ruins

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Königstein castle ruins

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Location: Königstein im Taunus, Hochtaunuskreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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1. 3BurgenWeg

12.5km

03:35

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Ruins of Falkenstein Castle – Woogtal Pond, Königstein loop from Siedlung

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02:25

210m

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3. Woogtal Valley – Woogtalweiher Königstein loop from Königstein (Taunus)

4.96km

01:26

130m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Christoph Jung

October 10, 2016

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Vanessa

March 11, 2019

Königstein Castle was probably built in the 11th century and served to secure the important imperial road between Frankfurt and Cologne. At the end of the 18th century, the castle was destroyed by the French and has been a ruin ever since. The imposing castle is one of the largest fortifications in Germany. From here you have a fantastic view over the Rhine-Main plain and the Taunus forests.

In the summer months, the castle is open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. From November to the end of March, the ruins are only open to visitors on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission is three euros. Every year around Ascension Day, a large knights' tournament takes place at the castle.

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brownie

April 5, 2018

Impressive large castle ruins located on a hill, with great views. Here also Ritterspiele / medieval celebrations take place.

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Elevation 460 m

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Location: Königstein im Taunus, Hochtaunuskreis, Darmstadt District, Hesse, Germany

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Königstein castle ruins

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