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Dießenstein Castle Ruins

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Dießenstein Castle Ruins

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Dießenstein Castle Ruins

Recommended by 95 hikers out of 100

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Bayerischer Wald

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Location: Saldenburg, Freyung-Grafenau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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1. Ilz footbridge at Dießensteiner Mühle – Ilz Valley Trail loop from Oberanschiessing

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2. Ilz Valley Trail – Dießenstein Castle Ruins loop from Oberanschiessing

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Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Ilz Valley Trail – Dießenstein Castle Ruins loop from Preying

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Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Scout Jens

April 14, 2021

The castle was built in 1347 to monitor the two Ilz crossings, Dießensteiner Mühle and Furt-Rettenbach, and to monitor an important trade route between Passau and Bavaria. The border ran on the Ilz.
There is not much more information on the information board by the castle, which is now privately owned. There is not much left of the castle and the rest is temporarily secured with beams. Enter the square at your own risk. Good footwear is strongly recommended. To get to know the history of the area and because of the adventurous paths up to the Ilz, I recommend a visit.
At the rest area above the castle at the courtyard of the same name there is a cross that commemorates the people who died when the castle was taken in 1742.
The Dießensteiner Mühle, where the border bridge was located, is not far down the river from here.
You can get more information about the history of the castle here: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgruine_Dießenstein

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Naturbua

September 6, 2020

It is essential to wear sturdy shoes. Great privately owned ruin, but freely accessible.

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johann Westermaier

March 11, 2021

The Ilz is the most beautiful just below the Dießenstein.

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Location: Saldenburg, Freyung-Grafenau, Lower Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany

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