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Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Bad Zwesten

Ruins of Löwenstein Castle

Castles

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Bad Zwesten

Ruins of Löwenstein Castle

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Ruins of Löwenstein Castle

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Location: Bad Zwesten, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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1. Lillisblick Trail – Ruins of Löwenstein Castle loop from Bad Zwesten

11.4km

03:10

210m

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

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2. View of Bad Zwesten – View of the Schwalm Valley loop from Schiffelborn

9.11km

02:35

210m

200m

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

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3. View of Bad Zwesten – Löwenstein Castle Ruins loop from Betzigerode

11.9km

03:20

240m

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

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Anette

February 16, 2021

Löwenstein Castle was first mentioned in 1253. It was completely preserved until the beginning of the 17th century, but in need of renovation. Presumably it was then severely affected in the Thirty Years' War. At the end of the 18th and beginning of the 19th century, only the keep, rubble and remains of the curtain wall and "a massive square pillar" could be seen on the south side. Decay and demolition continued to destroy the castle.

In the years 2001/2002 the keep was renovated, provided with an internal staircase and roof hood and made accessible to the public as a lookout tower.

At the foot of the mountain is the Oberurffer lake, where you can take a wonderful break.

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Franzl wandert 🥾

November 11, 2022

The reconstructed tower of Löwenstein Castle can be climbed and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Be careful of your head while climbing! Otherwise, you might easily fall 🤕.

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Hans-Heinrich

September 10, 2017

Castle ruin Löwenstein. Great view of the surroundings. If you feel like it you can stop in the snack bar, just below the tower.

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Location: Bad Zwesten, Schwalm-Eder-Kreis, Kassel District, Regierungsbezirk Kassel, Hesse, Germany

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Ruins of Löwenstein Castle

1. Lillisblick Trail – Ruins of Löwenstein Castle loop from Bad Zwesten

2. View of Bad Zwesten – View of the Schwalm Valley loop from Schiffelborn

3. View of Bad Zwesten – Löwenstein Castle Ruins loop from Betzigerode

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