Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Castles

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Bad Zwesten

Löwenstein Castle Ruins

Castles

Regierungsbezirk Kassel

Kassel District

Schwalm-Eder-Kreis

Bad Zwesten

Löwenstein Castle Ruins

Recommended by 241 hikers out of 249

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Kellerwald-Edersee

Save

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

Save

See hikes here

Take Me There

Routes here

Best Hikes to Löwenstein Castle Ruins

4.9

(42)

130

hikers

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

10.3km

02:56

240m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.8

(34)

111

hikers

2. Gnome Statues of Bergfreiheit – Löwenstein Castle Ruins loop from Schiffelborn

15.4km

04:22

330m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

4.9

(31)

100

hikers

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

9.11km

02:35

210m

200m

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

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Intermediate

Tips

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.

Translated by Google •

Franzl wandert 🥾

November 11, 2022

The reconstructed tower of Löwenstein Castle can be climbed and offers a wide view of the country.
You have to be careful with your head when climbing! Otherwise it's easy 🤕.

Translated by Google •

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.

Translated by Google •

Details

Informations

Elevation 330 m

Weather

Today

Wednesday 15 October

13°C

10°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See hikes here

Take Me There

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

Löwenstein Castle Ruins

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

2. Gnome Statues of Bergfreiheit – Löwenstein Castle Ruins loop from Schiffelborn

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

Other Popular Places to Check Out

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️