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Schloss Schmidtheim

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Schloss Schmidtheim

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    1. Schloss Schmidtheim – Urftweiher loop from Krähenberg

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

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

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    May 2, 2020

    Above the center of Schmidtheim lies the impressive, elegant castle complex. Today it is hardly noticeable that it was originally built as a moated castle. At 545 meters, it is the highest moated castle in the Rhineland.

    Towards the end of the 12th century, the noble family of Smydeheim is mentioned in documents; they built the castle next to the parish church.

    The family died out around 1500. The Beissel von Gymnich family followed, and the castle is still privately owned by the family today.

    The current core of the castle complex was built in 1627. The moats of the former two-part moated castle were filled in after a fire in 1890.
    More information: schloss-schmidtheim.de

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      June 13, 2020

      Beautiful old town center in Schmidtheim

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        August 7, 2020

        Small castle on the roadside. Unfortunately there is no resting place or catering on site.

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          Location: North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

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